Breast Sonographer
Company: UCHealth
Location: Longmont
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Needing some extra cash? This position is
eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20k (certain criteria apply)
Come live extraordinary, and make a difference with us at UCHealth
This position is for Longs Peak Medical Center, a new UCHealth
clinic set to open in Longmont during the Spring of 2022.
Construction of this 100,000 square foot, 4-story facility is
already well underway and will house outpatient services including
pulmonary, sleep medicine, women's care, and cardiology (among
others). Summary: Performs breast sonography in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies,
values, and mission of the organization. Work Schedule: Full Time
Days Responsibilities: Reviews patient history and physician's
orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam.
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. Positions patient and performs screening and
diagnostic mammography. Analyzes results and identifies issues with
and resolves quality of imaging results, including repositioning
patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports
scan results Assists physician with performing interventional
procedures including ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies,
fine needle aspiration and localizations. 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. Participates in ensuring
compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)
regulations. 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. Requirements: Minimum Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program. Required
Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Radiologic Technologist
(RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification in Breast Sonography
(BS) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
State licensure if required by law. Minimum Experience: 6 months of
experience in Mammography or Breast Sonography. BLS through the
American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the
Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or
CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support
certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart
Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional
Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only
good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American
Heart Association sanctioned course.) The pay range for this
position is: $36.19 - $54.28 / hour . Pay is dependent on
applicant's relevant experience. An annual bonus may be paid to
eligible employees based upon organizational and individual
performance. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and
comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits
included in this package are full medical, dental and vision
coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and
disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options;
tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of
voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet
insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access
to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free
counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal
consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is
available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things
differently. We believe in something different: a focus on the
individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to
improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here. Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today 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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