Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Description All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: • This role is Sign on Bonus eligible! • Relocation is available for those moving 50 miles or greater from their current residence • Benefits from Day One • Paid Days Off from Day One • Student Loan Repayment Program • Career Development • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources • Mental Health Resources and Support Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: Full Time, Part Time or PRN Shift: Day Location: Denver, CO; Parker, CO; Castle Rock, CO; Littleton, CO; Lousiville, CO The role you’ll contribute: Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department. Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs. Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists. Acts as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assures current standards of practice for the unit. The value you’ll bring to the team: • Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including, but not limited to, abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retro peritoneal, small parts and vascular. May perform cardiac procedures as required by entity. Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA). • Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner. • Prepares patient for exam. Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs. • Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient. • Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition. • Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources. • Communicates in writing and verbally with all physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum of care. • Assists with patient transport as needed. • Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required. • As assigned by management, performs technologist duties of other registered modality. • Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy. • Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure/exam. • Completes required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed. • Prepares room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam. • Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary. Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call/problem per department procedure. • Maintains clean work area for employees and patients. • Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure. • Proactive in problem identification and following up with appropriate management personnel. • Establishes a motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments. • Maintains high skill level through ongoing education / meeting attendance and shares information with staff. • Participates in clinical training for students and/or staff technologists. • Engages in professional activities through involvement in organizations, journal clubs, on-line education, etc. • Represents the mission, vision and values of the organization through volunteer activities which enhance the image of the profession and the organization throughout the community, i.e., fundraisers, walks, community education fairs, etc. • Actively participates in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives. • Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards. • Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested. • Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements. • Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: Minimum qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association • ARDMS - registered required RDMS(OB/GYN) or (AB) or (BR) or ARRT registered R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT) or ARDMS registered RVT(VT) with OB or ABD required within 1 year or hire, or ARRT registered - R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT) or ARDMS registered RDCS(AE) or (PE) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) Preferred qualifications: • Associates or Bachelors Degree This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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