Sonographer | Clinic OB/GYN | PRN

Avera Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Pierre Clinic in Denver is seeking a PRN ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and ensure high-quality imaging. You will explain procedures, position patients, select transducers, and document results while maintaining safety and patient comfort.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Sonography or ARDMS certification with RDMS OB/GYN within 1 year, strong communication skills, and the ability to work day shift as needed in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Sonography or related radiology program.
• RDMS (OB/GYN) certification within 1 year from ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure cooperation and quality results.
• Position patients and select the appropriate transducer for each exam.
• Conduct scans and adjust equipment to obtain optimal images; document tests.
• Assist physicians during procedures and contribute to quality control activities.
• Support staff and students with training and orientation.
• Enter data into the reporting system and monitor supplies inventory.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Sonography

RDMS OB/GYN within 1 year

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Location:

Avera Pierre Clinic

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$30.75 - $46.25

Position Highlights

Hours: Day shift, PRN (as needed)

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

Responsible for performing ultrasonic diagnostic procedures for patients as ordered according to established standards and practices.

What you will do

• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians. Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Positions patients. Selects appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, organ to be identified, etc. Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Moves scanner over specified body areas, adjusts equipment to focus. Makes hard copy images as directed; documents tests.
• Assists physician in such procedures as amniocentesis, etc.
• Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Assists physicians and enters data into report system.
• Monitors inventory of supplies, orders and expired items and notify appropriate individual when stock is low.

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 Degree in Sonography or Associates or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology.
• RDMS (OB/GYN) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of additional ultrasound experience/training in OB/GYN

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].