Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

St. Anthony Hospitals; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO, seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to deliver high-quality ultrasound imaging and patient-centered care. You will lead by example, ensuring standards of practice and safety across the imaging unit.

You will perform abdominal, pelvic, OB, vascular and other ultrasound procedures, with potential cardiac duties, while guiding patients and staff through procedures and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ARDMS RDMS(OB/GYN) or (AB) or ARRT R.T.(S) credentials; or ARDMS RDCS; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) equivalents.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures including abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retroperitoneal, small parts and vascular.
• May perform cardiac ultrasound as required by the entity.
• Adheres to ALARA and radiation safety standards.
• Produces high-quality images accurately and timely.
• Provides procedure information and supports patients and families while addressing needs.
• Watches for and reports unusual patient or equipment observations.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Radiation safety/ALARA

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D

Associate's Degree in Sonography

Bachelor's Degree in Sonography or related field

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

ARDMS/ARRT certification knowledge

PACS imaging systems

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.
• 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.

We are offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus in addition to up to $8,000 in relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

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

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.