Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform high quality images and exams while upholding safe radiation practices and patient‑centered care.

The role requires leadership of associate technologists and serving as a clinical resource to unit personnel, ensuring current standards of practice within the imaging department.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• ARDMS registration in RDMS OB/GYN, AB, or BR must be attained.
• ARRT or ARDMS credentials required within 1 year of hire.
• ARDMS RDCS or Cardiovascular credentials may be required.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality ultrasound images and exams on patients.
• Demonstrate leadership for associate technologists in the imaging department.
• Act as a clinical resource to unit personnel and ensure standards of practice.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ARDMS RDMS OB/GYN or AB or BR

ARRT RT(S) or RT(S)(BS) or ABR V TD

ARDMS RDCS AE/PE or RCS

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. We provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department. As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs while following standards of safe radiation practice. We ask that as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer you always demonstrate leadership for other associate technologists, and act as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assures current standards of practice for the unit.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• HS Diploma or GED required


• ARDMS - registered required RDMS(OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR);


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  • or ARRT registered R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT) or ARDMS registered RVT(VT) with OB or ABD required within 1 year or hire, or ARRT registered - R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT)
  
  
  • or ARDMS registered RDCS(AE) or (PE) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS)
  
  
  
  


• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required

Physical Requirements-Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.

Pay Range

$37.59 - $63.31 /hour