Equivalent Education and/or Experience
• Education completed in Sonography with current credential from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Sonography (ARRT(S)) and hospital sonography experience.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
• Sonographers working in Radiology ultrasound (70420) must be registered in the sub-specialty of abdomen [by ARDMS (RDMS (AB)) or ARRT (S)] or vascular sonography [by ARDMS RVT or CCI-RVS] as a condition of hire.
• Sonographers working in Mammography (70550) must be registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
If hired with ARDMS, then the breast ultrasound subspecialty RDMS(BR), must be obtained within 12 months of hire date.
If hired with ARRT(M), then the breast sonography (BS) sub specialty is required as a condition of hire.
• Sonographers working in high-risk OB/Gyn (60030) Sonography must be registered as a Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers RDMS (OB/GYN) within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following:
American Heart Association
American Red Cross Rescuer
Military Training Network
Required Tests for Placement
Skills or Special Abilities
• Must be able to operate various types of ultrasound and ancillary equipment used in performing ultrasound procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy.
• Mammography sonographers must be proficient in breast ultrasound exams.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.