Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Company: UCHealth
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital,
US:CO:Fort Collins Department: PVH Harmony Rd ED Ultrasound FTE:
Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days
Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's
relevant experience 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. BLS - 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. At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Picture yourself
on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s): Provides
top of scope practice in direct patient care Values a
multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
Models proficiency through precepting those new to UCHealth
Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical
environment Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point
of care Sonographer: 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. 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 a Three Year Incentive
Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in
quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial
goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually
each October and is paid out in October following completion of
three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a
competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit
eligibility is based off of FTE status): Medical, dental and vision
coverage including coverage for eligible dependents 403(b) with
employer matching contributions Time away from work: paid time off
(PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI),
leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in
your bank Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and
dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options Employer paid
short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage
options Wellness benefits Full suite of voluntary benefits such as
flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care,
health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only),
identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount
programs Education benefits for employees, including the
opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid
for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs
may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of
tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth
is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free
assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal
student loans for forgiveness through Savi. 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
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, color, national origin, language,
culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual
orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any
other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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. Who We Are (uchealth.org)
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