Ultrasound Technologist

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

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a skilled Sonographer to perform routine, complex, and highly technical ultrasound exams under direction from Radiology leadership. The role requires independent judgment and initiative in applying nonionizing, high-frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnostic purposes.

The candidate will work with the Radiology team to ensure image quality and accurate interpretation, maintaining certification timelines (RDMS/RVT/OB RDMS) according to

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification required or equivalent.
• Staff 1 requires RDMS or RVT; RVT due within 180 days of hire.
• Staff 1 requires RDMS (OB) within 2 years of employment.
• Staff 2 requires RVT and RDMS; OB due within 2 years.
• Senior requires RVT, RDMS (OB) and an additional ARDMS specialty board; 5+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, complex and highly technical ultrasound procedures for diagnosis.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and contribute to image quality under supervision.

Skills

RDMS

RVT

OB RDMS

ARDMS certification

ARRT preferred

Education

ARDMS credentialed sonographer

RDMS or RVT registry within 180 days

RDMS OB within 2 years

Staff 2 RDMS and RVT

Senior: additional ARDMS specialty board

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.

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.