Student Handbook 2013 - Merced College

In an interview with the ARDMS Executive Director, Dale Cyr, the issue of "registry-eligible" came
up for discussion. Mr. Cyr stated, "ARDMS does not recognize the term "registry-eligible". We
have three recognized levels within our examination process:
1. Applicant: an individual sends in an application for internal review in hopes he/she will be
allowed to sit for our examination(s).
2. Candidate: an applicant has met all required prerequisites and is allowed to sit for
ARDMS examination(s). A candidate will receive official notification in the mail and has
90 days to take the approved examination(s).
3. Registrant: a candidate has successfully completed a Physics (or Principles) and
Instrumentation examination with a correlating specialty examination to earn a RDMS,
RDCS, or RVT credential.
It is also important to note that first-time candidates have 5 years to successfully complete both
examinations (physics and correlating specialty), from the time they are officially notified that they
are a candidate. Failure to achieve the first credential prior to the end of the 5 year timeframe will
require reapplying as a first-time candidate and retaking any previous examination to achieve an
ARDMS credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT, ROUB)."
Patients served by sonographers throughout the country deserve the highest quality provider
accountability tool available. The "gold standard" within the ultrasound community is ARDMS
certification.
"Registry-eligible" is a myth and the patients we serve deserve more than myth.
For information, visit the ARDMS website at: http://www.ardms.org
F. Model Job Description: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
The following is a recommended MODEL job description for the position of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer. This model job description is basic and may be used as is or modified as
necessary to meet other specific requirements of employment.
For additional related information, see the Scope of Practice for the Diagnostic Ultrasound
Professional (http://www.sdms.org/positions/scope.asp) and the Diagnostic Ultrasound Clinical
Practice Standards (http://www.sdms.org/positions/clinicalpractice.asp).
JOB TITLE
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
JOB DESCRIPTION
• A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional that is qualified
by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic
patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of
practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts and
processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical
experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS
certification(s) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound.
ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
• Administrative Supervisor: Chief Sonographer *
• Medical Supervisor: Attending or Supervising Physician *
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