Paraprofessional Jobs

About The Position

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

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage