Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Printers Park Med Plaza, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: OP PPMP Breast Imaging FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $42.01 - $58.82 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Summary: Performs breast sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Responsibilities: Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. Positions patient and performs screening and diagnostic mammography. Analyzes results and identifies issues with and resolves quality of imaging results, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results. Assists physician with performing interventional procedures including ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies, fine needle aspiration and localizations. Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions. Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations. Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification in Breast Sonography (BS) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) State licensure if required by law 6 months of experience in Mammography or Breast Sonography. ARRT Mammography (M) ARRT Breast Sonography BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s): Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various ultrasound procedures Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care Sonographer: Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to change in status as appropriate. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents 403(b) with employer matching contributions Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options Wellness benefits Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org) AF123
