Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Mountain Region seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to deliver high-quality ultrasound imaging and patient-focused care. You will lead in exam preparation, image quality, and safety practices, acting as a clinical resource within the imaging team.

You will perform diverse ultrasound procedures, maintain equipment, and adhere to ALARA principles while educating patients and families about the process and findings.

Qualifications

• Proficient in high-quality ultrasound imaging.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.
• Professional standards and best practices in imaging.

Responsibilities

• Performs abdominal, pelvic, OB, vascular and related ultrasound exams.
• Maintains equipment and reports issues; ensures quality image production.
• Provides patient instruction and supports ALARA principles during procedures.

Skills

Patient care

ALARA safety

Education

ARDMS RDMS/OBGYN or ARRT R.T.(S)

BLS American Heart Association

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

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

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

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.