Sonographer I

HCA Healthcare • Englewood, CO

3d

About The Position

The Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound and NIVA procedures, operates ultrasound equipment, and prepares procedure rooms with necessary equipment and supplies. The role supports a safe patient-care environment, uses equipment to minimize hazards and maximize patient safety, and interacts considerately with patients, medical staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel while supporting the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Secondary duties include clerical and receptionist work, answering phones, scheduling patients, ordering supplies, stocking the department, maintaining files, and general cleaning. The Sonographer also assists with collecting data for performance-improvement monitors and conducting equipment quality-control checks.

Requirements

• Current ARDMS certification, including Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Graduate of an accredited medical radiography program; vocational school graduate is listed.
• Clinical rotation or one year of clinical experience.
• Familiarity with the majority of ultrasound and/or NIVA procedures.
• High degree of manual, critical-thinking, and dexterity skills necessary to operate equipment and provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound and NIVA procedures.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and prepare rooms with the necessary equipment and supplies.
• Provide care to assigned patients and help ensure a safe patient-care environment.
• Maintain technical skills and use equipment to minimize hazards and maximize patient safety.
• Interact considerately with patients, medical staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties, answer phones, and schedule patients.
• Order supplies, stock the department, maintain files, and perform general cleaning.
• Assist in collecting data for performance-improvement monitors and conducting equipment quality control.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off and paid family leave; long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree