Sonographer - UCHealth
Denver, CO
About the Job
Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlthMGS Front RangeOBGYN COS, US:CO:Colorado Springs
Department: UCHlthMG Frnt Rng OBGyn COSpgs
FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 40.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
Prepares equipment and supplies
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure
Enters, transmits and reports scan results
May work with Radiology students.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
We improve lives
In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery
In small, personal ways through human connection
But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth
The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
Loan Repayment:
UCHealth always welcomes talent
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements
No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status
UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
Location: UCHealth UCHlthMGS Front RangeOBGYN COS, US:CO:Colorado Springs
Department: UCHlthMG Frnt Rng OBGyn COSpgs
FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 40.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
Prepares equipment and supplies
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure
Enters, transmits and reports scan results
May work with Radiology students.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program
- Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
State licensure if required by law
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. - Minimum Experience: None required.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date
BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
We improve lives
In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery
In small, personal ways through human connection
But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth
The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
- Paid time off
Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank - Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees
Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements
No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status
UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
Source : UCHealth