Certified Sonographer

University of Vermont Health Network•Berlin, VT

47d•$38 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer performs a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease. The Certified Staff Sonographer works under the administrative direction of the Radiology Director and Radiology Manager, and under the clinical direction and guidance of the Radiologist and Ultrasound Supervisor. 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.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an approved CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology, or a two year allied health equivalent
ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certified and ARRT preferred.
RDMS or RVT required (RVT is required within 180 days of employment and RDMS (OB) is required within 2 years of employment) for Staff 1 Sonographer registry requirements
RVT and RDMS required (OB required within 2 years of employment) for Staff 2 Sonographer registry requirements
RVT, RDMS (OB) plus one additional ARDMS specialty board (not including Physics) for Senior Sonographer registry requirements
Five plus years registered sonographer experience for Senior Sonographer

Nice To Haves

2-3 years experience preferred
Experience in vascular, OB and small part preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.
Works under the administrative direction of the Radiology Director and Radiology Manager.
Works under the clinical direction and guidance of the Radiologist and Ultrasound Supervisor.
Performs a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.