Sonographer - Seton Women''s Center

Job Description

Job Description

Sonographer - bilingual preferred

Location: Denver Colorado

Pay rate: $36.76 - $62.27

Shift: Monday through Friday

Hours: Days

Love working in a healthcare learning environment and doing your part to ensure the best possible healthcare experience for patients, this is the job for you!

At Uptown Community Health Center we improve the health of our community and provide care that respects the dignity of each person, especially those that are underserved. We teach tomorrow's physicians and healthcare professionals to provide excellent medical care with compassion and kindness.

As a part of Uptown Community Health Center, Seton Women's Center sees patients of all backgrounds for Obstetrics and Gynecological care. As the main clinic for a Residency program we have over 25 different Providers who rotate through our clinic.

Summary

The Sonographer is responsible for performing ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. Will assume responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of the ultrasound equipment.

Functions

Upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of Uptown Community Health Center.

Be available to work in person as scheduled and report to work on time regularly and reliably.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by adhering to organization standards, policies, and procedures, and to legal regulations; alerting others with potential concerns.

Communicates in a professional, clear, effective, and compassionate way with patients, visitors, and coworkers. Both in person, on the telephone, and with written communication.

Oversees the scheduling and coordinating of tests.

Obtains and evaluates pertinent patient history and physical finding that may affect the sonographic examination.

Explains procedure adequately and compassionately to patients to maximize patient comfort and cooperation.

Produces high quality ultrasound images and obtains appropriate measurements for exam.

Recognizes the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provides the best image quality for documentation.

Communicates information in a professional and courteous manner to patients and to referring physician offices, as required.

Maintains the ultrasound equipment - for cleanliness, ensures proper equipment maintenance and safety, calibrates, and orders supplies when needed.

Prepares and maintains operational logs.

Assists with quality assurance and improvements audits and activities, as required.

Proper and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record: recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.

Maintains patient confidentiality and protects medical office operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.

Maintains a clean work area: clean and stock the rooms in accordance with the Kanban system.

Participates in huddles daily, per huddle procedure.

Other Duties as assigned

Licensure / Certification / Registry

Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Qualifications / Experience

Required

Associate degree

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification

Experience in Anatomy Scans

Preferred

Two years experience in a healthcare organization, specifically OB/GYN or MFM

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Experience with Epic application and health record

Experience working with and sensitivity toward special populations, including those with limited income, limited education, and non-English speaking individuals

Bilingual English / Spanish