Ultrasound Technologist

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center in Vermont seeks an experienced Sonographer to perform routine and complex ultrasound studies under Radiology leadership. The role requires independent judgment and high technical skill in nonionizing imaging to aid diagnosis.

Minimum requirements include ARDMS/RDMS certification, with RVT and OB credentials as applicable by level, and commitment to ongoing credential maintenance. Candidates should have ARRT preferred where noted.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification is required; RVT and RDMS are preferred depending on staff level.
• Staff 1 requires RDMS or RVT; RDMS (OB) within 2 years of employment.
• Staff 2 requires RVT and RDMS; RDMS (OB) within 2 years of employment.
• Senior requires RVT and RDMS (OB) plus one additional ARDMS specialty board; 5+ years experience.

Skills

Independent judgement

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

CAHEA/JRCT Radiologic Technology graduate

RDMS ultrasound certification

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 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.