Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist - $42-59 per hour at UCHealth (Colorado) summary:
The Ultrasound Technologist performs breast sonography and diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with established standards, including patient preparation, image analysis, and assisting physicians with biopsies. The role requires relevant certification, state licensure if applicable, and adherence to safety and quality control protocols. UCHealth offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities in a supportive healthcare environment.
UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Ultrasound Technologist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 40 hours per week

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Employment Type:

Staff
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…