Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine at UCHealth summary:
The Sonographer in Maternal Fetal Medicine performs ultrasound imaging procedures to support diagnosis and treatment by evaluating patient conditions, educating patients, and ensuring quality imaging results. This role requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced medical environment while adhering to safety and quality control standards. Successful candidates must hold appropriate certifications and will contribute to UCHealth's mission of improving lives through healthcare.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central - Colorado Springs, CO
Department: UCHealth Medical Group - Maternal Fetal Medicine
FTE: Full Time, 64 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Prepares equipment and supplies. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. May work with Radiology students.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. Full medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Sonographer, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Ultrasound, Patient Care, Medical Imaging, Healthcare, Vascular Technologist, Quality Control, Patient Education
