OB GYN Sonographer - PRN
OB GYN Sonographer - PRN
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Department
Womens Care Clinic PAV CJob Summary
Are you a dedicated OB/GYN Sonographer looking to make a meaningful impact in womens health Join our esteemed hospitalbased clinic where youll collaborate with a dynamic team of OB/GYN providers delivering exceptional care and expertise. Enjoy the perfect worklife balance with no oncall duties weekends evenings or holidays!
If youre passionate about advancing your career in womens healthcare we invite you to apply to our team today. Your next opportunity is just an application away!
This position performs ultrasound examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that require independent judgment appropriate technical skills in ultrasonography and a commitment to patient safety all of which are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a sonographer.
Essential Functions:
- Performs high quality US imaging studies by selecting specific software parameters that will produce a quality image for use by radiologists in their determination of a diagnosis. Operates US equipment to produce and record images of the motion shape and composition of blood organs tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations. Observes equipment monitor during imaging scan to ensure that the image produced is of diagnostic quality making adjustments to the equipment as required. Selects appropriate equipment settings and adjusts patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles. 40
- Operates on a daytoday basis PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image autorouting and prefetching tasks; image quality assurance; and other related activities. Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patient examination data and to place patient orders (as appropriate). 10
- Ensures patient safety comfort and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. Prepares patient for an ultrasound study by explaining the study transferring this individual to the examination table applying gel and positioning the patient appropriately for the US study. 20
- Verifies the physician order and relevant patients history in the medical chart. Prior to performance of an US examination consults with the relevant radiologist to obtain a written imaging study protocol. 10
- Documents as appropriate all pertinent information on clinical questionnaires. The sonographer scans all relevant clinical information into the PACS assigns prioritization box for the radiologists work list and then transmits current (and comparison images when applicable) to the PACS. 5
- Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering stocking and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing US examinations. Consistent availability of requisite US medical supplies indicate exceeds standard. 5
- Maintains imaging and processing equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests; results of all cleanings and tests are documented as appropriate. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions. 5
- Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables changing linens stocking supplies and washing/disinfecting US equipment. 5
Education:
- Completion of twoyear hospital or college accredited by the American Medical Association
- RDMSRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Preferred
Work Experience:
- Preferred Experience performing highrisk (level II) OB ultrasound exams
- Preferred two years experience performing OB and GYN Ultrasound exams
- Preferred experience with screening echoes
Licenses:
- BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association Required
- RDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- ARDMS American Registry in OB/GYN Ultrasound
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must show a high degree of judgment and skill in the use of US equipment and related technology.
- Knowledge of how to address agespecific care needs of patients.
- Demonstrated technical skill sets in the performance of US imaging studies.
- Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
- Competency in interpreting physician order requests for US imaging studies.
- Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
- Ability to consistently produce quality images of various anatomical structures.
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
PRN/IntermittentSalary
$36.24 $56.17 / hrBenefits
Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3
Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes
Community resource navigation support
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Our Values
Respect
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All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Part-Time
