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Department

Job Summary
Under the direction of a radiologist, 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. Lack of negative complaints from radiologists about inadequately performed US examinations indicates the standard has been exceeded. More than 3 complaints per year about image quality indicate failure to meet the standard. (10%)
• 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. Lack of incidents and/or complaints indicates exceeds standard performance. More than 3 complaints per year regarding image quality indicates failure to meet standard. (10%)
• Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing and pre-fetching tasks; image quality assurance; and other related activities. Lack of incidents and/or complaints about PACS user interface activities indicates exceeds standard performance. More than 2 complaints per quarter about image management indicate failure to meet standard. (10%)
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. Transports patients to and from the Department of Radiology, as needed, to prevent patient flow delays. Lack of complaints indicates exceeds standard performance. More than 3 complaints per year indicate failure to meet standard. (10%)
• 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. (10%)
• Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patient examination data and to place patient orders (as appropriate). Less than 2 incidents of incomplete work per month indicates exceeds standard. More than 4 incidents per month indicate failure to meet standard. (10%)
• Verifies the physician order and relevant patient's history in the medical chart. Prior to performance of an US examination, consults with the relevant radiologist to obtain a written imaging study protocol. Lack of complaints and/or incidents regarding incorrect US imaging protocols indicates exceeds standard. More than 3 complaint/incidences per year indicate failure to meet standard. (10%)
• 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. These activities must be completed immediately following examination completion, not to exceed 1 hour. (5%)
• Documents, as appropriate, all pertinent information on clinical questionnaires (e.g., interim care form). This standard cannot be exceeded. (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. More than 3 incidents of supply unavailability indicate failure to meet 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. The standard cannot be exceeded. (5%)
• Attends and participates in departmental huddles, general intradepartmental meetings, and Radiology's inservices. Attendance at more than 90% of scheduled staff meetings indicates exceeds standard performance. Attendance at less than 50% of the meetings indicates failure to meet standard. (5%)

Education:

• Completion of noninvasive sonography approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Work Experience:

• 1 year of professional work experience in performing ultrasound (US) imaging studies.

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - American Heart Association Required.
• RDMS-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required.

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 age-specific 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.

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Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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