Sonographer

Heart & Vascular Partners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart & Vascular Partners is seeking a vascular sonographer to perform quality peripheral and abdominal vascular ultrasound examinations while supporting patient care and educating patients on the process. The role requires proficiency with ultrasound equipment and accurate data capture, with responsibilities including creating preliminary reports and communicating findings to the interpreting physician.

The position emphasizes maintaining equipment readiness, ensuring data accuracy for reports

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current ARDMS or CCI or registry eligible and pass registry within one year of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• A valid driver’s license.
• BLS or ACLS (Will need to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiogram procedures and educates patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency with ultrasound equipment.
• Acquires echocardiographic measurements per protocol and creates digital preliminary reports.
• Verbal communication of preliminary findings to the interpreting physician.
• Ensures accuracy data for clinical reports, demographics and billing information.
• Maintains equipment functionality and keeps records of procedures performed.

Skills

Ultrasound proficiency

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a vascular sonographer, you will complete all functions necessary in performing quality peripheral and abdominal vascular ultrasound examinations.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Supports patient care by performing echocardiogram procedures, educating the patient on the process and answering any questions they may have
• Demonstrates proficiency with the use of ultrasound equipment and associated procedures.
• Routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running efficiently.
• Appropriately acquire echocardiographic measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician
• Assures accuracy data for clinical reports, demographics and billing information for physician reports
• Shows a high degree of judgment and skill in use of sonographic equipment.
• Ensures that equipment is constantly functional and maintained for immediate use.
• Maintains records and reports on equipment and procedures performed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Current ARDMS or CCI or registry eligible and pass registry within one year of hire
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program
• A valid driver’s license
• BLS or ACLS (Will need to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Desired Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in dedicated vascular ultrasound
• One (1) years' experience preferred as an ultrasound technologist. Vascular experience preferred.

Work Environment

This position is a clinical position and will report to the office 4 days per week, day shift, for a total of 32-36 hours per week. Exact hours and day shift are negotiable.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Sonographer but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.