0.5 - 0.9 FTE MFM Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- MFM, Fort Collins

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, at the University of Colorado has an opening for an MFM sonographer between 0.5 to 0.9 FTE to provide support to the freestanding Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic, located in Fort Collins, CO. This position reports directly to the MFM Practice Manager and indirectly to the Medical Directors and the MFM Business Services Program Director. The position will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with no on-call obligation. Each MFM clinic has two to three sonographers onsite each day, with each sonographer covering one room and performing an average of 8 patient scans per day. Clinics utilize either GE Voluson22 or GE Voluson E10s with ViewPoint reporting software that interfaces with EPIC for the EMR system. The clinics follow AIUM guidelines for ultrasound protocols and each is recognized as an AIUM accredited ultrasound practice. CU MFM fosters a work culture where sonographers are well respected, with a dynamic team including Fetal Surgeons, MFM physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, Genetic Counselors, OB Endocrine Physician, Diabetes Educators, Sonographers, Nurse Navigator, Medical Assistants, and dedicated schedulers. There is strong partnership between MFM physicians and sonographers, with sonographers presenting cases to physicians after each scan. As part of an academic institution, CU MFM emphasizes teaching and ongoing education, hosting a monthly Education Series for staff and a biennial fetal imaging ultrasound conference in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment
2-3 years of ultrasound technician experience within MFM specialty
Cardiac Echocardiography certification (for ECHO CARDIO CERTIFIED MFM SONOGRAPHER)
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted a year for year basis
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
Fetal Echo Training within 12 months of hire
Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
State licensure if required by law
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification
Must be able to work in-person
Must be able to travel/cover to alternate locations as assigned
Maintains all required licensure and certifications for position
Maintains all required continuing education requirements
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff within the various affiliate organizations (UCH, Children’s Colorado, CU Medicine, CU SOM)
Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations
Ability to compose letters and memorandums
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
Ability to deal with stressful situations
Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

4+ years of ultrasound technician experience in an outpatient setting within MFM specialty
Fetal Echo certified
Epic, Kronos, and HealthStream Experience
Bilingual, Spanish-speaking

Responsibilities

At the direction of a qualified physician or advance practice provider (APP), performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasonic equipment for the diagnosis of disease in humans.
Reviews patient history and physician's orders in order to perform prescribed study.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and attend to all age-related physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
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.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters