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Vail Health · 2 months ago

Sonographer - PRN

Vail, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Vail Health is a state-of-the-art healthcare system located in Vail, providing exceptional care with beautiful views. The Sonographer role involves operating ultrasound units for diagnostic purposes, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records while collaborating with healthcare teams.

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Responsibilities

Performs all ultrasound examinations according to Vail Health protocols

Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, sends completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure

Identifies each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis

Reviews consistency of all demographic information including physician’s name and signature, patient’s name, and date

Maintains constructive, collaborative communication with patients, patients’ families, physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care

Determines the best method of obtaining exams with minimal or no supervision

Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions

Maintains working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation

Monitors supply inventory and notifies appropriate staff for ordering when stock is low

Keeps exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat

Role models the principles of Just Culture and Organizational Values

Must be HIPAA compliant

Qualification

Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographyBasic Life SupportUltrasound examinationsRadiographic examinationsHIPAA compliance

Required

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