Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. This is an onsite, full-time position at UCHealth Emergency Harmony Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, scheduled for 64 hours per two-week pay period on a flex shift. The position pays $40.40–$56.56 per hour, depending on the applicant’s relevant experience. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The sonographer may work with Radiology students. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay programs, health and well-being resources, time away from work, insurance, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
Hold one of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS; or Sonography (S) certification from ARRT.
Hold a BLS card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days after hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify imaging-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Work with Radiology students as needed.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually each October and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.