Ultrasound Technologist

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Certified Staff Sonographer at multiple levels to perform routine to complex ultrasound exams. The role requires independent judgement and adherence to high standards of diagnostic imaging.

Candidates should hold RDMS and RVT credentials with OB certification timelines; senior staff likely requires 5+ years of registered sonography experience and ARDMS/ARDMS certification paths.

Qualifications

• ARDMS/ARDMS-compatible ultrasound certification required or preferred.
• RDMS or RVT credentials with OB RDMS expected within set timelines.
• Senior level requires 5+ years of registered sonographer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex ultrasound procedures with independent judgement.
• Operate high-frequency ultrasound equipment for diagnostic imaging.
• Adhere to certification timelines and documentation for each modality.

Skills

Independent judgement

Ultrasound techniques

Education

RDMS certification

ARDMS certified

RVT certification

OB RDMS 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.

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.