Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

St Anthony North Hospital; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to provide high-quality imaging and compassionate patient care in a busy medical imaging department.

You will perform abdominal, pelvic, OB, head and vascular studies, maintain ALARA standards, and serve as a clinical resource for best practices. The role requires ARDMS or ARRT credentials, BLS, and a commitment to patient-centered care and quality imaging.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D is required.
• ARDMS RDMS(OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR); or ARRT R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT) ARDMS RVT(VT) or ARRT R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT); or ARDMS RDCS(AE) or (PE) or CCI (RCS) preferred.
• BLS through American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retroperitoneal, small parts and vascular.
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares patient for exam and provides information and instruction regarding the procedure.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.
• Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and supplies utilized during the procedure/exam.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D

ARDMS/RVT/OB-GYN or equivalent

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will provide quality patient care and perform high-quality images and exams, acting as a clinical resource and role model for unit personnel. Every day you will maintain sensitivity to patient needs, demonstrate leadership abilities, and assure current standards of practice for the unit, contributing to the overall excellence of the medical imaging department. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical proficiency in medical sonography, a commitment to patient-centered care and quality imaging, and the ability to serve as a resource for best practices within the unit.

• Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including, but not limited to, abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retro peritoneal, small parts and vascular. May perform cardiac procedures as required by entity. Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares patient for exam. Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports/documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary. Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call/problem per department procedure.
• Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure/exam.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D
• ARDMS registered RDMS(OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR); or ARRT registered R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT)ARDMS registered RVT(VT) or ARRT registered R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT);or ARDMS registered RDCS(AE) or (PE) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS)
• BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) year of ultrasound experience
• For the state of UT: LRT

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.

Pay Range

$38.34 - $63.26 /hour