Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Weekend Option

Commonspirit-Health; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, CO, is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for a weekend option, providing high-quality imaging and patient-centered care. You will perform abdominal, obstetric, pelvic, vascular, and other ultrasound procedures, serving as a clinical resource for the imaging unit.

Requirements include ARDMS certification (RDMS OB/GYN, AB, or BR) or ARRT RT(S) with BLS, plus a high school diploma.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures including abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retroperitoneal, small parts and vascular.
• May perform cardiac procedures as required.
• Maintain ALARA radiation safety and produce quality images in a timely manner.
• Instruct patients and family, observe patient status, and document findings.
• Maintain equipment operation and log service calls as needed.
• Input charges and data for procedures and supplies.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Weeknd Option, 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.

We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus in addition up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires that 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

At Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education.

Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you’ll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.