Ultrasonographer I

Responsibilities

• Ensures the appropriate exam is performed based on physician's orders and patient history.
• Verifies and enters/selects patient demographics.
• Provides accurate and consistent patient education and explanation of exam.
• Performs ultrasound examinations, tailoring exams based upon findings and most likely diagnosis.
• Updates patient logs and submit billing.
• Safeguards equipment and coordinates necessary maintenance.
• Affords assistance to train student sonographers, residents, and fellows.
• Affords assistance to physicians with invasive procedures.

Qualifications

• Licenses Required:
  • Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
  • One of the following certifications:
    • Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an Abdomen specialty (RDMS-AB) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
    • Current ARRT Registration for Sonography (S).
    • Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an OB/GYN specialty (OB/GYN) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
  • Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist (R.T.).