Overview

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

Responsibilities

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

REQUIRED

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

Initial Qualifications

· Certified or eligible for certification by:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),

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

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

· All sonographers must obtain certification within twenty-four months of eligibility or cross training.)

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

Continuing Education

Sonographers must be in compliance with the ARDMS, ARDMS, ARRT or CCI requirements for continuing education appropriate to their practices

PREFERRED

Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology

For specialty areas:

Cardiology: Registered Cardiovascular Technologist with two (2) years cardiac related experience
Vascular: Registered Vascular Technologist with two (2) years vascular related experience
OB/GYN: Registered OB/GYN Technologist with at least two (2) years of OB/GYN related experience