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Senior Sonographer

University of Vermont Health

Berlin, VTFull-time$42.43–65.53/hrTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$42.43–65.53/hr
Location
Berlin, VT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RDMS Ultrasound CertificationARDMS CertifiedRVT CertificationRDMS (OB) CertificationOne Additional ARDMS Specialty Board (Not Including Physics)

Job overview

University of Vermont Health is hiring a Senior Sonographer. The Senior Sonographer performs a variety of routine, complex, and highly technical procedures using nonionizing, high-frequency ultrasonic waves for disease diagnosis. This role requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, working under the administrative direction of the Radiology Director and Operations Supervisor, and clinical guidance from the Radiologist and Ultrasound Team Leader.

Key focus areas include Perform a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures and Apply nonionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate Or Equivalent, Graduate Of An Approved CAHEA/JRCT School Of Radiologic Technology Or Two Year Allied Health Equivalent, and RDMS Ultrasound Certification. Important skills include Independent Judgment, Ingenuity, and Initiative.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Independent JudgmentIngenuityInitiative

Qualifications

High School Graduate or EquivalentGraduate of Approved CAHEA/JRCT School of Radiologic TechnologyTwo Year Allied Health EquivalentRDMS Ultrasound CertificationARDMS CertifiedRVT CertificationRDMS (OB) CertificationOne Additional ARDMS Specialty Board (Not Including Physics)5+ Years Registered Sonographer ExperienceARRT Certified

Full job description

Senior Sonographer

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0088621

Category:

Diagnostic Imaging

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Central Vermont Medical Center

Location:

130 Fisher Rd, Berlin, VT

Department:

CVMC - Ultrasound

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours per Week:

40

Weekend 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 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.

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