Ultrasound Technologist - Breast Imaging

EDUCATION

Required:   High school   diploma   or equivalent   with a certificate   from an approved   Ultrasound Sonography  Program or a Joint Review Committee on Education  in Radiologic Technology  (JRCERT) approved Radiologic Technology Program.

Preferred:     Bachelor in Science   from a JRCERT   program in Diagnostic Imaging   or  Radiologic

Technology such as Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (BS OMS)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Required:  All of the following:

•           Certified by at least one of the following:  ARDMS or ARRT Sonography (S) or ARRT Vascular Sonography (VS) or Registry Eligible

Within  24 months of graduation from an Ultrasound or Radiologic Technology Program, registry eligible  candidates must  obtain  full certification from ARDMS or ARRT (S) or ARRT (VS). Failure to obtain  full registration will result in termination of employment or

With 6 months of experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist

at UTMDACC. Failure  to obtain certification through ARDMS or ARRT (S) or ARRT  (VS) within  24 months  from start of cross-training will result in termination of employment

 American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography credentials.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)/ CPR

Failure to maintain certification will result in disciplinary action including termination of employment

Preferred: ARDMS certified with the Breast Registry

EXPERIENCE

•   Required:    No ultrasound experience  required   or  6  months   of  experience as a  Registered

Radiologic Technologist at UTMDACC

•   Preferred: Two years of experience in Sonography

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires:

Working in Office  Environment

Working   in  Patient   Care  Unit  (e.g.  Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)

Exposure to human/animal blood,  body fluids,