Cardiovascular Sonographer - Wheat Ridge Colorado

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Posted On: 01/16/2025

Job Description:This position will involve performing echocardiograms, vascular ultrasounds including venous reflux studies, and assisting with venous RF ablation procedures.Posting Specifics: -

• Benefits Eligible: Yes - -
• Hours: (40 hours) -
• Shift Details: Variable -
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends - 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, requiredPhysical 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 heavy 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 time.Location:Wheat Ridge ClinicWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. -$37.46 - $57.80We 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, and for our ; and our commitment to -. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.All positions subject to close without notice. More...

          

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