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Sonographer | PRN

Vail Health HospitalVail🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationVail, United States
BLSHIPAAInfection Control

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:
The Sonographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures using ultrasound equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety and comfort. The Sonographer works closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality imaging services.
What you will do:
  • Perform all Sonographic examinations according to Vail Health protocols.
  • Review each examination for technical accuracy, send completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
  • Determine the best method of obtaining exams with minimal or no supervision.
  • Monitor inventory of supplies and orders when stock is low.
  • Keep the exam room stocked and neat.
  • Identify each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis.
  • Review consistency of all demographic information including physician’s name and signature, patient’s name, and date.
  • Maintain constructive collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care.
  • Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.
  • Maintain working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
  • Participate in departmental and team meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
  • Must be HIPAA compliant
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
  • Previous experience performing radiographic and ultrasound examinations preferred.
Education:
  • Completion of all educational and clinical requirements to qualify for ARRT or ARDMS examination.
License(s) and Certification(s):
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS by the American Registry of Diagnostic medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Sonography (S) credential required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility

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