Flex Sonographer

Avera Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera St Mary’s Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking a PRN Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and CT procedures under physician direction. The role involves ensuring high-quality images, adhering to protocols and safety standards, and coordinating with radiologists and staff.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, reviewing indications, and preparing data for interpretation while maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Certification must be achieved within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic and CT equipment to produce diagnostic images per standards.
• Initiates intervention to radiologist if an exam requires urgent attention.
• Reviews exam indications and reports inappropriate ones to supervisor.
• Prepares complete exam data for radiologist interpretation.
• Uses PACS, RIS, and HIS EMR systems and performs general clerical duties.
• Archives images for storage and sends to radiologist group; retrieves from PACS or discs.
• Upholds patient privacy and legal responsibilities related to imaging reports.
• Follows department policies, quality, safety, and infection-control guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or Radiologic Technology certificate

ARRT Certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS EMR

Job description

Location:

Avera St Mary’s Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$40.00 - $40.00

Position Highlights

**Flex staff are utilized according to the staffing needs of their department with an elevated rate of pay.**

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for the proficient operations of the radiographic and CT equipment to provide clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians.

What you will do

• Performs various radiology procedures accurately, efficiently and according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention.
• Reviews appropriate indications for exams ordered and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor.
• Provides exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilizes computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS EMR systems and performs general clerical duties.
• Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to radiologist group. Retrieves stored images form PACS or disc back-up and make CDs successfully.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the imagine reports and images to protect the patient and the organization.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
• Assists/mentors staff/student with on the job training, clinical rotations and orientation.
• Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate’s or certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].