Position Description

Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. 

Position Requirements

REQUIRED

 

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

Initial Qualifications

Certified or eligible for certification by:

                American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),

                      OR

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S).

                      OR   

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) When in Cardiac Departments only

All sonographers must obtain certification within twelve months of eligibility or cross training. Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

                                  

Requirements for Sonographer or Mammography Technologist – Breast Ultrasound

Initial Qualifications

ARDMS certification and current registration, or

ARRT post-primary certification and current registration in breast sonography, or

ARRT certification and current registration and MQSA qualified

AND

5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound

Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

Continuing Experience

 Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams

Continuing Education

 Registered Technologists

In compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services CE includes credits pertinent to the technologist’s ACR accredited clinical practice

 

 

*THIS IS A RESOURCE POSITION, SHIFTS & HOURS WILL VARY WEEKLY DEPENDENT ON NEED*

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