Senior Sonographer

The University of Vermont Health Network; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks a certified staff sonographer to perform routine and advanced ultrasound examinations within Radiology. The role requires independent judgment, technical proficiency, and adherence to certification standards.

Qualified candidates will hold ARDMS and RVT credentials; RDMS (OB) and ARRT are preferred where applicable, with ongoing certification maintenance expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; approved CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology, or a two year allied health equivalent.
• RDMS ultrasound certification required; ARDMS preferred per experience level.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine, complex and highly technical ultrasound procedures.
• Apply nonionizing, high-frequency ultrasound for diagnostic purposes.
• Maintain documentation and certifications on a yearly basis; operate independently under supervision as needed.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Independent judgement

Education

RDMS ultrasound certification

ARDMS certification

RVT certification

OB RDMS within 2 years

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Staff 1 and 2/Senior Sonographer works under the administrative direction of the Radiology Director and Operations Supervisor, and under the clinical direction and guidance of the Radiologist and Ultrasound Team Leader. The Sonographer performs a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High school graduate or equivalent, graduate of an approved CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology, or a two year allied health equivalent. RDMS ultrasound certification.

Employees who are cross-trained in more than one DI modality are responsible for all aspects of the job descriptions in each separate modality. Competencies in each modality must bekept at adequate levels of performance for each area, and necessary documentation, including certification renewals, must take place on a yearly basis.

EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certified and ARRT preferred

Staff 1 Sonographer registry requirements: RDMS or RVT required (RVT is required within 180 days of employment and RDMS (OB) is required within 2 years of employment)

Staff 2 Sonographer registry requirements: RVT and RDMS required (OB required within 2 years of employment)

Senior Sonographer registry requirements: RVT, RDMS (OB) plus one additional ARDMS specialty board (not including Physics). Five plus years registered sonographer experience.