Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

UCHealth; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and paid leave

Job summary

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist for a full-time, onsite role. The position operates weekends with day shifts and a 72-hour pay period, conducting ultrasound exams and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The candidate will review orders, educate patients, perform imaging, manage contrast administration when applicable, and maintain equipment quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
• Registered as RDMS, RVT, or RDCS by ARDMS or certified in Sonography (S) by ARRT.
• BLS certification through AHA or American Red Cross with card valid through 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and orders; educates patient about procedures and exam. Prepares and administers contrast media when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition; prepares equipment and selects imaging exposure factors and parameters.
• Implements safety standards; performs quality control; troubleshoots equipment as needed; positions patient and conducts imaging procedures.
• Enters and reports scan results; may work with Radiology students; maintains ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and decisive judgment in a clinical setting.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Education

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

RDMS/RVT/RDCS certification by ARDMS or ARRT (S)

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital: Longmont, CO

Department: LPH Ultrasound

Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Weekend Days

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

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

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

• 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).

• 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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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth’s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.

• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.

• Free Care.com membership.

• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

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

• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.

• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.

• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.

• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.

• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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