Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer
Edwards, Colorado
Employer: Vail Health Technician Healthsource
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .
About the opportunity:
Operates ultrasound units to obtain images for the use in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Positions patients, assists physicians, and provides for patient and staff safety. Ensures that files and records are properly completed.
General and breast ultrasound.
This position wil work 3 days/week 10 hour shifts (option to work an extra day in Vail available)
Call Required.
What you will do:
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
License(s):
Certification(s):
Computer / Typing:
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
Application Close Date:
Application window will remain open until position is filled.
Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:
$40.90 — $61.34 USD
About the opportunity:
Operates ultrasound units to obtain images for the use in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Positions patients, assists physicians, and provides for patient and staff safety. Ensures that files and records are properly completed.
General and breast ultrasound.
This position wil work 3 days/week 10 hour shifts (option to work an extra day in Vail available)
Call Required.
What you will do:
- Performs all ultrasound examinations according to Vail Health protocols.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, sends completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Identifies each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis. Reviews consistency of all demographic information including physician's name and signature, patient's name, and date.
- Maintains constructive, collaborative communication with patients, patients' families, physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care.
- Determines the best method of obtaining exams with minimal or no supervision.
- Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.
- Maintains working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
- Monitors supply inventory and notifies appropriate staff for ordering when stock is low. Keeps exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience preferred
License(s):
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS by the American Registry of Diagnostic medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Sonography (S) credential required.
Certification(s):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Computer / Typing:
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
- Completion of all educational and clinical requirements to qualify for ARRT or ARDMS examination.
Application Close Date:
Application window will remain open until position is filled.
Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:
$40.90 — $61.34 USD
Created: 2024-06-27
Reference: 5216245004
Country: United States
State: Colorado
City: Edwards