Ultrasound Technologist

University of Vermont Health Network; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT is seeking a Sonographer to perform routine and advanced ultrasound procedures in Radiology. The role requires independent judgment and specialized imaging to aid diagnosis.

Qualifications include ARDMS/RVT/RDMS credentials with RDMS and ARRT related requirements. This is a bargaining union position within our Radiology department offering full-time hours and day shifts.

Qualifications

• RDMS ultrasound certification is required.
• ARDMS certification with OB/RDMS options is expected.
• Graduate of CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent.
• Staff 1 requires RDMS; RVT within 180 days and RDMS (OB) within 2 years.
• Staff 2 requires RVT and RDMS; OB RDMS within 2 years; ARRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex ultrasound procedures for diagnostic purposes.
• Operate ultrasound equipment with independent judgment and initiative.
• Maintain proper documentation and comply with certification renewals.

Education

CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology

RDMS ultrasound certification

ARDMS certification

ARRT certification preferred

Two year allied health equivalent

Job description

Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center

Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont

Regular

Department: CVMC - Radiology

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $40.42 Mid $51.44 Max $62.45

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.

This is a bargaining union position.