Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Womens Care

Summary Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Location UCHealth UCHlth Womens Care Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO Department UCHlthMG Womens Care PikesPeak FTE PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift Days Pay $40.40 - $56.56 per hour, dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Responsibilities Reviews patient history, physician's orders, and performs scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure 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 changes in status as appropriate. 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 as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with image quality. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedures. Enters, transmits and reports scan results; may work with Radiology students. Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment. Requirements Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program. Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Minimum Experience: None required. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer; card must be valid through sixty days of hire. Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage including eligible dependents. 403(b) with employer matching contributions. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options. Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up 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, employee discount programs. Education benefits: opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre‑paid or tuition reimbursement annually. Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and provides free assistance navigating the PSLF program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC