Performs diagnostic medical sonograms and maintains accurate patient records. Handles department-related phone calls and manages assigned clinical areas.
Requirements summary
Requires vocational training from an allied healthcare program and BLS certification. Must hold or obtain sonography and vascular certifications from ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI.
professional certificatePatient CommunicationPatient Record MaintenanceOB/GYN SonographyVascular SonographyDiagnostic Sonography
Job description
Overview
Performs diagnostic medical sonograms. Maintains patient records. Answers phone call relative to the department and initial report. Responsible for assigned area. #ACDP
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served
All Age Groups.
Required
Education: Vocational Training.
Specific course work:
Graduate of an allied healthcare program
Preferred
Education:
N/A
Necessary
Skills: 1. Knowledge of modern diagnostic sonography. 2. Communicate procedures to patients.
Required
Licensure/Certifications:
BLS from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Sonography certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Effective November 1, 2022, within one (1) year of hire or transfer one of the following vascular certifications is required:
Registered Vascular Specialist from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Registered Vascular Technologist from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Vascular Sonography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists For employees assigned to the following cost centers FSED New Kings (713300), FSED Lane Avenue (713301), FSED Baymeadows (713302), one of the following vascular certifications is required at hire or transfer:
Registered Vascular Specialist from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Registered Vascular Technologist from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Vascular Sonography from
American
Registry of
Radiologic
Technologists
Required
Experience:
Less than one year
Preferred
Experience: One year performing general, vascular, and
OB/GYN sonography
Preferred
Licensure/Certifications: Sonography certification and vascular certification at hire or transfer
