Sonographer
Full Time
Burlington, VT 05401
$39.15 - $60.50 an hour
Posted
Job description
Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus
Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont
Regular
Department: Diagnostic Ultrasound
Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: Eve/Night-10Hr
Primary Shift: OTHER
Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
Salary Range: Min $39.15 Mid $49.83 Max $60.50
Recruiter: Pam Vandeweert
Candidates joining us in a full-time position as an MRI Tech, from a distance that is greater than 50 miles from their previous role and home, are eligible for relocation assistance up to $9,200.
This is a bargaining union position.
We are the heart and science of medicine. We are UVM Medical Center.
We are looking for an exceptional Sonographer to join a team of patient-centered professionals who have a culture of caring for each other while providing an excellent patient experience. Join us as a Sonographer and enjoy the benefits and career growth that this world-class academic medical center has to offer – right in the heart of gorgeous Burlington, VT.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Sonographer performs a variety of routine and complex imaging procedures using high frequency sound waves. Our Senior Sonographer on the Ultrasound Team:
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Demonstrates a higher level of commitment and advanced skills in the Ultrasound Division, possesses multiple certifications, and displays a commitment to sharing and teaching their skills to other Sonographers and students.
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Contributes to the development of policies, procedures, standards, objectives, and quality assurance needs of the Ultrasound Division.
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Clearly demonstrates flexibility and a commitment to enhancing the Ultrasound environment for patients, Sonographers and Radiologists.
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Performs a variety of routine and complex imaging procedures using high frequency sound waves.
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Must have at least two specialty certifications by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) and will assist the Sonographer Instructor in training of Associate Sonographers as needed.
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Performs a wide variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations and functions at an advanced level within the Ultrasound Division.
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Schedule: This position is expected to be four 10-hour shifts each week, working from 9p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
Since ultrasound can be degraded or blocked by various tissues and materials including lung, bowel gas and bone, obtaining a sonogram is a tailored examination requiring technical skill to adjust the machine, experience to find appropriate windows that can transmit an undistorted ultrasound beam, and diagnostic knowledge to obtain extra images customized to the diagnosis of concern and to abnormalities seen while obtaining the basic image set.
EDUCATION:
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High school graduate or equivalent, graduate of an approved CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology, or a two year allied health equivalent.
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Three years of continuous ultrasound training in a clinical setting.
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Certified ARDMS certification (registration) in two subspecialties of diagnostic ultrasound (not including physics which is required for the first certification). One of these certifications must be abdomen or Ob-Gyn.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of clinical experience in Diagnostic Ultrasound is required to be hired as a Senior Sonographer. We are open to candidates with less experience and would bring you in as a Staff Sonographer - apply today and let's talk!
SIGN ON BONUS & RELOCATION ELIGIBLE:
External candidates who have not worked within the network in the past year are eligible for a hiring bonus based on experience - bonuses are between $6,000 and $15,000 and are paid out over a few installments. Apply today and our recruiter can share more details with you!
External candidates who have not worked within the network in the past year are eligible for a hiring bonus based on experience - bonuses are between $6,000 and $15,000 and are paid out over a few installments. Apply today and our recruiter can share more details with you!
Candidates joining us in a full-time position as an MRI Tech, from a distance that is greater than 50 miles from their previous role and home, are eligible for relocation assistance up to $9,200.
BENEFITS:
At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
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https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/benefits.html
LEARN MORE:
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What is it like working here?
https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/diversity-equity-inclusion.html -
What makes Vermont and upstate NY special?
https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/life-in-VT-NY.html -
Check out this link for more info about our Ultrasound Department:https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/conditions-and-treatments/ultrasound
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Find more information about the University of Vermont Health Network here:https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network
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