Ultrasound Technologist
Company: UCHealth (Colorado)
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a
job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Job Description &
Requirements
Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado
Springs
Department: UCHlthMG MFM
FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 32.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $ $58.08 / 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.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate
action.
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 with card in-hand before
start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of
hire.
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 Five 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 five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive
total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your
bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional
buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft
protection and pet insurance
- 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 also 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 affirmative action/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, creed,
color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. 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 (Colorado) Job ID # Posted job title:
SonographerAbout UCHealth (Colorado)30,000+ Employees. One Mission.
At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented, inspired and
up for a challenge -- those who don't shy away from big emotional
investments and daily opportunities to improve lives. We welcome
those who naturally gravitate toward our inclusive community that
celebrates our differences, our individuality and our similarities.
Here, we are dedicated to putting patients first, excellence and
integrity. For those individuals called to join our team, we want
you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make
extraordinary possible.Benefits
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