Job Description:This position performs a variety of diagnostic
cardiac/vascular exams under the direction of a physician for identification
of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.
Posting Specifics:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours: (40 hours)
Shift Details: Variable
Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and
weekends
Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our
generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is
more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social
well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to
address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives,
digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and Paid Time Off.
We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.
We're proud to offer caregivers access to tuition assistance,
certification assistance, up-front tuition through the PEAK (Path to
Education, Advancement, and Knowledge) program, debt-free degrees,
and other department education payments or employer-paid education assistance.
Scope
Produces high quality ultrasound images and obtains appropriate measurements
for each exam.
Recognizes the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures
and provide the best image quality for documentation.
Documents all applicable patient and procedure data consistently and
correctly.
Obtains and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings that may
affect the sonographic examination.
Explains procedures adequately to patients to maximize patient comfort and
cooperation.
Monitors during all phases of procedure with special care taken to insure
patient emotional and physical well-being.
Communicates patient information in a professional and courteous manner to
patients and to referring physician offices as required.
Maintains the ultrasound equipment for cleanliness and ensure proper equipment
maintenance and equipment safety.
Calibrates and maintain equipment and order supplies when needed.
Schedules and coordinate tests.
Prepares and maintain operational logs.
Assists with Quality Assurance/Improvements audits and activities as required.
Promotes mission, vision, values and abides by service behavior standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Sonography program, required
One (1) current/valid certifications from the following list required 1-
Registry Eligible 2- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
(ARDMS) certification with Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
(RDCS) 3-Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) 4- Registered
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential, required
Two (2) years related sonography experience, required
Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify
equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care
providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,
needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency
situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex
and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed
information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and
utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to
retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items
of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable
equipment, including hea y items. Often required to navigate crowded and
busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and
-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of
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Anticipated job posting close date:05/28/2024
Location:Wheat Ridge Clinic
Work City:Wheat Ridge
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$32.84 - $58.35
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho,
Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and
Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and
inclusion.