Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

UCHealth•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. This is an onsite PRN position at UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, with a schedule of 0.00 hours per pay period (two weeks) on day shifts. The position pays $40.40–$56.56 per hour, depending on relevant experience, and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. The role may involve working with Radiology students and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. The sonographer reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules procedures, educates patients, prepares equipment and supplies, positions patients, and performs imaging procedures. The role includes selecting imaging parameters, following safety and quality-control practices, monitoring patient condition, addressing image-quality issues and equipment malfunctions, and entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results. When ordered and within scope of practice, the sonographer prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; card must be in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Must be able to use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Performance bonus through a 3-Year Incentive Bonus program.
Performance-based annual merit pay increases.
Annual market reviews of positions 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) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees; 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.