Ultrasound Technologist - $42-59 per hourUCHealth (Colorado) • Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Ultrasound Technologist - $42-59 per hour

UCHealth (Colorado) • Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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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
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 with the quality of imaging results.

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 Three 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 three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status) :

Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Time away from work : paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

Wellness benefits

Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD / HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

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 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 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, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. 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.org)

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UCHealth (Colorado) Job ID #331588. Posted job title : Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

About 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

Holiday Pay

Continuing Education

403b retirement plan

Pet insurance

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Discount program

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Ultrasound Technologist • Colorado Springs, CO, United States