Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

St Francis Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • $38 - $63

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer provides quality patient care and performs high-quality imaging exams while serving as a clinical resource and role model for unit personnel. The role requires sensitivity to patient needs, leadership, and adherence to current standards of practice, contributing to the excellence of the medical imaging department. The sonographer performs a variety of ultrasound procedures, produces complete, accurate, and timely images, prepares and instructs patients, observes and documents patient condition and unusual occurrences, and helps maintain equipment and accurate procedure records. Radiation safety practices, including ALARA, must be followed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hold one of the listed credentials: ARDMS RDMS (OB/GYN), (AB), or (BR); ARRT R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT); ARDMS RVT (VT) or ARRT R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT); ARDMS RDCS (AE) or (PE); or Cardiovascular Credentialing International RCS.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of ultrasound experience.
• For the state of Utah: LRT.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures, including abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retroperitoneal, small parts, and vascular exams; cardiac procedures may be required by the facility.
• Follow radiation safety rules and regulations and minimize personal and patient exposure in accordance with ALARA.
• Produce complete, accurate, and timely images.
• Prepare patients for exams, explain procedures, provide information and instruction to patients and/or families, and respond to their physical and emotional needs.
• Observe patients and equipment during procedures; report and document unusual occurrences and record the patient’s condition.
• Maintain the technical operation of equipment; notify service when needed, report equipment problems to a supervisor, and log service calls or problems according to department procedure.
• Enter charges and required procedure and supply data correctly.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model for unit personnel and support current standards of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED