Ultrasound OBGYN-RVT Technologist
Health Images · Thornton, CO · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$42.35–$54.6/hrFull-time
Position Pay Range: $42.35 - $54.60 | Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
About the role
Performs ultrasound procedures to adult and pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Assists Radiologist during specialized exams to obtain images at a satisfactory level with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Interfaces with patient to ascertain medical history and provides instructions and explanation of the procedure and/or exam to obtain the best possible image.
- Reviews patient charts for missed clinical information and/or consent.
- Screens patients for surgical and other implants, contrast allergies, etc.
- Performs ultrasound scans and prints images while attending to patient’s care before, during and following exam; notifies the appropriate party if patient’s condition changes at any time.
- Assists Radiologist on specialized exams.
- Transfers images to other locations as needed.
- Coordinates scan protocols with Radiologist.
- Maintains and regularly inspects equipment; immediately reports any quality concerns as well as equipment failures or deficiencies.
- Interfaces with Lead Technologist & Center/Area Manager regarding any and all departmental concerns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
- Operates in an environmentally controlled outpatient clinical environment.
- Potential exposure to radiation (minimized by Personal Protective Equipment), bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a medical office environment.
- Often requires work in cool, dimly lighted rooms.
Physical Demands
- May exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to talk and hear.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Requirements
- Two plus years’ experience in Ultrasound (preferred).
- Ability to educate patients on procedures being performed.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, a problem solver and a team player.
- Ability to navigate multiple computer screens and browsers quickly and accurately.
- Ability to excel in a very fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to continuously “exceed” company and customer expectations.
- Strong communication skills & professional demeanor.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Sonography program.
- Current ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or ARRT (VS) registry (preferred).
- Current license from state medical board (if applicable).
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
- Company Matched 401k Plan.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.