Ultrasound Tech - Inpatient - Resource

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

Initial Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for certification by:

                American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),

                      OR

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S).

                      OR   

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) When in Cardiac Departments only

• All sonographers must obtain certification within twelve months of eligibility or cross training.
• Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

Requirements for Sonographer or Mammography Technologist – Breast Ultrasound

Initial Qualifications

ARDMS certification and current registration, or

ARRT post-primary certification and current registration in breast sonography, or

ARRT certification and current registration and MQSA qualified

AND

5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound

Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

Continuing Experience

 Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams

Continuing Education

 Registered Technologists

• In compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services
• CE includes credits pertinent to the technologist’s ACR accredited clinical practice