Description

　　Location: UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

　　Department: Maternal Fetal Medicine

　　FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

　　Shift: Days

　　Pay: $50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend

　　LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles

　　13 week assignments available - extension options

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　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). State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

　　1-year experience

　　BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

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　　Job Duties:

　　Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

　　Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.

　　Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). 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. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. May work with Radiology students.

　　Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

　　We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

　　UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

　　UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

　　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

　　Wellness benefits

　　Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance

　　UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

　　UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. 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.

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