Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OBGYN, South Metro, Highlands Ranch (PRN)

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasonic equipment for the diagnosis of disease in humans.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders in order to perform the prescribed study.
• Maintains patient monitoring, records, and communication during the procedure.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, and referral.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Edits learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the scope of practice.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
• Two to three (2-3) years of ultrasound technician experience.
• Four or more (4+) years of ultrasound technician experience in an outpatient setting.
• Four or more (4+) years of ultrasound technician experience in an outpatient setting within specialty.
• Valid Nuchal Translucency (NT) certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• State licensure if required by law.