Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at UCHealth summary:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs ultrasound imaging procedures by preparing patients, operating equipment, and analyzing scan results to support medical diagnosis. The role includes patient education, administering contrast media within scope, monitoring patient condition, maintaining equipment quality, and mentoring new imaging staff. This position requires accredited sonographer certification, state licensure if applicable, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a healthcare environment.
Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:

CO:

Colorado Springs
Department:
Ultrasound North
FTE:
Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days
Pay: $40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
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 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 the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. May work with Radiology students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.

• 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.

• Registered Sonographer

• ARRT Sonography (S)

• 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.
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• 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.
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