Ultrasound Technologist

UVM Health - CVMC; Berlin (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Certified Staff Sonographer at 130 Fisher Road, Berlin, VT. This full-time role requires ARDMS certification and RDMS/RVT credentials, with a day shift from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The candidate will perform routine to complex ultrasound procedures under Radiology leadership, ensuring image quality and patient safety. Union position with standard radiology responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• RDMS ultrasound certification is required.
• RVT and RDMS (OB) needed within specified timelines.
• Cross-trained in more than one modality may be required and renewals calendars must be kept.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex ultrasound procedures for diagnosis.
• Operate high-frequency ultrasonic equipment with professional judgement and independence.

Skills

RDMS certification

RVT certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAHEA/JRCT radiologic technology training

RDMS ultrasound certification

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 be kept 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.