Navy
MEDICAL
NEC
NEC
L15A
Ultrasound Technologist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates diagnostic sonographic medical equipment in performance of all ultrasound examinations. Produces high quality ultrasound diagnostic images in a timely manner while providing excellent patient care for appropriate study and diagnosis.
Core Skills
- diagnostic sonography
- ultrasound image acquisition
- patient positioning
- transducer selection
- image quality assurance
- anatomy identification
- doppler imaging
- patient care
- exam documentation
- ultrasound equipment operation
Common Certifications
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIOLOGY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) SPI Examination
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Career Growth
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.