Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Location: Aurora

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at UCHealth summary:
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs ultrasound imaging procedures to assist in patient diagnosis, operating specialized equipment and ensuring high-quality imaging results. They review patient history, educate patients on procedures, monitor patient conditions, and maintain equipment safety and quality control. The role requires relevant certification, adherence to safety standards, and contributes to a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Description

Location:

Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:

CO:

Aurora
Department:
Radiology Ultrasound
FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex
Pay: $40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.

• 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.

• BLS - 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.
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• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care

• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes

• Models proficiency through precepting those new to UCHealth

• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment

• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Sonographer:

• 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.
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UCHealth offers a Three 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 three years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

• 403(b) with employer matching contributions

• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

• Wellness benefits

• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

• 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…