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University of Vermont Health
Senior Sonographer
Job Description
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R0088621
Category:
Diagnostic Imaging Employment Type:
Full-Time Health Care Partner:
Central Vermont Medical Center Location:
130Fisher Rd, Berlin, VT Department:
CVMC•Ultrasound Job Type:
Regular Primary Shift:
Day Hours:
8:00 AM•4:30 PM Hours perWeek:
40Weekend Needs:
Other Pay Rate:
$42.43•$65.53 per hour This is a bargaining union position.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 approvedCAHEA/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
•MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS
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. ApplyCareer Insights for Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer
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What they do
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.
$80,707 / year median in Vermont
+24% projected growth