An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
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. UVM Health•Central Vermont Medical Center is the largest employer in Central Vermont, with over 1700 full and part-time staff. Together, with our network partners, we are investing in our community to keep care local and support jobs that keep our friends and family healthy. University of Vermont Health•Central Vermont Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, terminate, discipline, transfer, recruit, advertise, compensate, and select for training will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of individual's sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO is the law.
