Breast Sonographer
Company: UCHealth
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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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!
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. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Minimum
Experience: 6 months of experience in Mammography or Breast
Sonography.
The pay range for this position is: $33.82 - $50.73 / 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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