Sonographer PRN

HCA Healthcare • Denver, CO

9d

About The Position

The Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound and NIVA procedures, operates ultrasound equipment, and prepares rooms with the equipment and supplies needed for procedures. The role involves interacting thoughtfully with patients, medical staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel while supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The Sonographer provides care to assigned patients and helps maintain a safe patient-care environment, using equipment in ways that minimize hazards and maximize patient safety.

Additional duties include clerical and reception 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.

Requirements

• Current ARDMS certification with both Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Graduate of an accredited medical radiography program.
• 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 for equipment operation and patient care.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound and NIVA procedures.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and prepare procedure rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Interact with patients, medical staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel in a considerate and supportive manner.
• 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.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties, answer phones, and schedule patients.
• Order supplies, stock the department, maintain files, and perform general cleaning.
• Assist with collecting data for performance-improvement monitors and conducting equipment quality control.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree