Job ID86456

LocationColorado Springs

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:

Job Overview

Performs a spectrum of ultrasound procedures on patients to include general, gynecological, vascular and pediatric specific exams; provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards; and performs administrative duties (such as scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records). Responsible for evaluating and monitoring the quality of all ultrasound procedures and provides day-to-day direction to other ultrasound technologists and students in all aspects of care and imaging to expedite patient flow through the Radiology department.

Additional Information

Department Name: CSH Ultrasound Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week. Shift: Mon-Thursday 0530a-1700 or 0800a-1830. No call. Holidays required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program
• EXPERIENCE - Three (3) years of experience
• CERTIFICATION(S) - ARDMS certification Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) specialty and Registered Vascular Technologist (VT); Pediatric Sonography specialty within one year; American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Preferred: Previous pediatric experience

This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE * Neonate- 30 days to 1 yr. * Toddlers- > 1 yr. to 3 yrs. * Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs. to 5 yrs. * School age-> 5 yrs. to 13 yrs. * Adolescent- >13 yrs. to 18 yrs. * Adult- >18 yrs. to 65 yrs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. 1. Oversees radiographic images and monitors quality for all iagnostic radiographic procedures. 2. Facilitates patient flow on a daily basis. 3. Independently produces high quality ultrasound images that are evaluated and scored by the modality supervisor. 4. Provides age appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures. 5. Provides high quality patient care through the use of effective communication that explains the ultrasound exam and ensures patient comfort and safety. 6. Operates all... For full info follow application link.