Part-Time Ultrasound Technologist — Diagnostic Imaging

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition benefits

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and perform examinations under radiologist supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality imaging, and timely communication of results.

Responsibilities include integrating patient history, optimizing images, documenting exams, coordinating with the Radiology Coordinator, and maintaining the ultrasound lab daily operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• Active ARDMS certification in physics, abdomen, OB/Gyn and vascular; BLS/CPR.
• Two years’ hospital/clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and can integrate relevant patient history, laboratory results and previous radiology exam results for ordered exam, or request order change for accurate sonogram to be performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care.
• Able to effectively operate the ultrasound machine to optimize images and adheres to department exam protocols.
• Able to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information of obtained sonographic exam to radiologist and/or attending physician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs.
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
• Maintains a daily log of patients, enters appropriate exam for billing, compiles appropriate paperwork for radiologist and patient chart.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment, supplies and work area.

Skills

Operate ultrasound machine

Patient safety & comfort

Communication with radiology

Scheduling coordination

Documentation & billing

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Job description

Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and perform examinations under radiologist supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality imaging, and timely communication of results.

Responsibilities include integrating patient history, optimizing images, documenting exams, coordinating with the Radiology Coordinator, and maintaining the ultrasound lab daily operations.