Do They Do Background Checks for Ultrasound Techs?

by Nate Lee
Ultrasound technicians track pregnancies with high-frequency sound waves.

Ultrasound technicians track pregnancies with high-frequency sound waves.

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Ultrasound technologists are the first people to see your baby. They administer ultrasounds, diagnostic tools that use high-frequency sound waves to check on internal organs, instead of more invasive methods such as X-rays. So, they are the natural choice for tracking pregnancies among other diagnostic duties. Because of the nature of their work, they must undergo background checks to get employment.

Background Checks

Most ultrasound techs work for hospitals, and most hospitals do very thorough background checks; many states require criminal background checks for hospital employees. Most employers, even doctors’ offices, require certification, and the certifying agencies also perform background checks.


The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the certification agency for ultrasound technicians. If you are concerned that your record will prohibit you from certification, the ARDMS offers a $125 “pre-application review” to determine how any prior busts will affect your eligibility for certification.

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