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Company: Montrose Regional Health
Location: Montrose, CO
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

    Certification Details
  • Must obtain ARDMS certification within 18 months
  • Prefer one year experience but not mandatory.
  • BLS certification
    Job Details
  • Specialty: Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer
  • Employment type: Travel
  • Operation of sonographic equipment, perform and communicate results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
  • Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
  • Exams include, but may not be limited to, abdominal, vascular, small parts, ob-gyn, vascular and interventional procedures.
  • Follow established departmental policy.
  • Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
  • Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
  • Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the Radiologist.
  • Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
  • Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
  • Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
  • Completes exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
  • Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
  • Establishes and maintains productive ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers and commercial agencies.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned
  • Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures and does not require assistance from fellow sonographers.
  • Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
  • Assist in teaching of ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
  • Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
  • Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
  • Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein
  • Monitor all unread studies without notes.
    Job Requirements
  • Education: Must obtain ARDMS certification within 18 months.
  • Training & Experience: Prefer one year experience but not mandatory.
  • Job Knowledge: Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • BLS certification
    Schedule Information
  • Days: 3 - 12's
  • Shifts: 7a-7p
  • Weekday and weekend rotation: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (one week); Thursday, Friday, Saturday (next week)
  • Weekend Call
    Additional Details
  • Days: 3 - 12's
  • Shift times: 0700AM - 0700PM
  • Weekend Call
  • Weekday rotation: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (one week); Thursday, Friday, Saturday (next week)


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