OB GYN Sonographer - PRN

Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a motivated OB GYN Sonographer - PRN to join our team!

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Department

Women's Care Clinic PAV C

Job Summary

Are you a dedicated OB/GYN Sonographer looking to make a meaningful impact in women's health? Join our esteemed hospital-based clinic where you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of OB/GYN providers, delivering exceptional care and expertise. Enjoy the perfect work-life balance with no on-call duties, weekends, evenings, or holidays!

If you're passionate about advancing your career in women's healthcare, we invite you to apply to our team today. Your next opportunity is just an application away!

This position 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. 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. (40%)
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. Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patient examination data and to place patient orders (as appropriate). (10%)
Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. 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. (20%)
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. (10%)
Documents, as appropriate, all pertinent information on clinical questionnaires. 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. (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. (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. (5%)

Education:

Completion of two-year hospital or college accredited by the American Medical Association
RDMS-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Preferred

Work Experience:

Preferred Experience performing high-risk (level II) OB ultrasound exams
Preferred two years' experience performing OB and GYN Ultrasound exams
Preferred experience with screening echoes

Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
ARDMS - American Registry in OB/GYN Ultrasound

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.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$36.24 - $56.17 / hr

Benefits

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Community resource navigation support

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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