Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — RDMS (Weekend Days)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic sonography in accordance with scope and practice standards. This onsite, full-time role carries an hourly pay range of $40.40 to $56.56, based on experience.

The successful candidate will review patient history, educate patients, position and prepare equipment, perform imaging, and ensure safety and image quality. ARDMS/RDCS/RVT or ARRT(S) certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 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 ARDMS or certified in Sonography (S) by 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• 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.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Patient education

Education

Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program

RDMS/RVT/RDCS or ARRT(S) certification in Sonography

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic sonography in accordance with scope and practice standards. This onsite, full-time role carries an hourly pay range of $40.40 to $56.56, based on experience.

The successful candidate will review patient history, educate patients, position and prepare equipment, perform imaging, and ensure safety and image quality. ARDMS/RDCS/RVT or ARRT(S) certification and BLS are required.