Must all technologists performing breast ultrasound procedures have ARDMS or ARRT (sonography) certification?
A. No. Technologists performing breast ultrasound who do not have ARDMS certification or ARRT breast sonography certification must be MQSA-qualified (with current ARRT certification and registration, or an unrestricted state license). A physician is not required to be present during breast ultrasound examinations performed by ARDMS sonographers or ARRT technologists with certification in breast sonography; however, a physician must be in the department during examinations performed by ARRT technologists without an advanced registry in breast sonography.
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