$65 / hour – Part Time Ultrasound Tech

Pay: $65/hr

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Shift: Part Time 22/hr/week (8a-5p)

The Ultrasound Technician performs a variety of specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of medical conditions or abnormalities by producing images of the inside of a patient’s body.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high-frequency sound waves to detect but not limited to abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones
• Assists physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instruments using sonographic techniques
• Utilizes accessory equipment such as transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations
• Prepares patients for procedures and explains procedures to patients
• Reports changes in patient condition to medical staff
• Provides an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist
• Evaluates the quality of sonograms and determines if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated
• Maintains patient records following facility policy and procedure
• Performs ultrasound procedures, doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and colorflow ultrasound, OB-GYN procedures as required
• Collaborates in quality control of equipment and filming and obtains service as required
• Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• A certification from an accredited ultrasound school 
• One year of experience as an ultrasound technician preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age