Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

What You'll Do5

• Build realistic ultrasound cases that trace scanning technique, the findings a sonographer would report, and the next step in care.
• Draft gold-standard answers that spell out the reasoning behind each protocol decision and measurement.
• Score model output for sonographic accuracy and for anything that could endanger a patient.
• Flag responses that read well but would cause a reader to miss a critical diagnosis.
• Explain scanning technique in written English another sonographer can follow without clarification.

Requirements8

• Active ARDMS registration in at least one specialty: RDMS, RDCS or RVT.
• Two or more years of hands-on clinical scanning.
• Solid command of image optimization, protocol selection and sonographic findings.
• Ability to document technique and clinical reasoning in clear written English.
• At least 10 hours of availability each week.
• Preferred: additional ARDMS credentials, particularly vascular or cardiac.
• Preferred: scanning background in high risk OB, MSK or pediatrics.
• Preferred: history of training students or mentoring newer sonographers.

Who Should Apply

A registered sonographer with two or more years at the scanner who likes explaining the reasoning behind a protocol. You can tell a report that reads fine from one that misses a critical finding. Extra credentials in vascular, cardiac, OB or MSK strengthen your case.

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