Ultrasound Technologist

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

11d•$34 - $58

About The Position

Animas Surgical Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist (diagnostic medical sonographer) to independently operate sonographic equipment, perform diagnostic examinations, and communicate examination results to the radiologist. The sonographer is responsible for the daily operations of the ultrasound laboratory and reports to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging. The role involves reviewing relevant patient history, laboratory results, and prior imaging; ensuring patient safety and comfort; optimizing image quality while following department protocols; and using independent judgment to obtain and evaluate diagnostic information. The sonographer communicates findings and patient-care needs to radiologists, attending physicians, and the broader healthcare team, helps coordinate workload and patient scheduling, maintains documentation for billing and patient records, and maintains ultrasound equipment, supplies, and the work area. The position requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, active ARDMS registration in physics, abdomen, OB/Gyn, and vascular, current BLS/CPR certification, and two years of hospital or clinical experience. Physical demands include lifting some patients, moving a wheeled 410-pound ultrasound machine, assisting with patient transfers, maintaining prolonged arm positions, daily stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and occasional running during emergencies. The work environment may involve exposure to chemicals, sharps, blood and body fluids, infectious diseases and waste, radiation or radioactive materials, and moving mechanical parts; protective equipment may be necessary. Required vaccine records or evidence of immunity must be provided before the first scheduled workday. Employment is subject to a pre-employment drug screen, including marijuana.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Active ARDMS registration in physics, abdomen, OB/Gyn, and vascular.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Two years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
Physical capability and emotional and physical health sufficient to carry out assigned duties and meet the demands of the position.
Ability to lift some patients, move a wheeled 410-pound ultrasound machine, move patients on gurneys and in wheelchairs, assist patients with moving, and maintain prolonged arm positions for ultrasound scanning.
Ability to stoop, kneel, and/or crouch daily and run occasionally in response to patient-care emergencies.
Provide vaccine records or evidence of immunity before the first scheduled workday, including requirements for Hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, and tuberculosis screening.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.

Responsibilities

Obtain and integrate relevant patient history, laboratory results, and previous radiology results for ordered examinations, or request an order change when needed.
Ensure patient safety and mental and physical comfort while patients are in the sonographer’s care.
Operate ultrasound equipment to optimize images and follow department examination protocols.
Evaluate sonograms and use independent judgment to distinguish normal from pathologic findings.
Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information from sonographic examinations to radiologists and/or attending physicians.
Communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team, recognizing the specific nature of sonographic examinations and patient needs.
Address patient-care problems as they arise and make appropriate decisions to resolve them.
Coordinate the work schedule with the Radiology Coordinator, IMD, and front desk to ensure workload coverage and assist with patient scheduling.
Maintain a daily patient log, enter examinations for billing, and compile paperwork for the radiologist and patient chart.
Maintain ultrasound equipment, supplies, and the work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate and implement the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and values in words, actions, departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.