Breast Sonographer
Location
UCHealth Primary Care Lone Tree; Lone Tree, CO
Department
Rad Mammography Lone Tree
Work Schedule
Part Time, 24.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift
Days
Pay
$42.01 - $58.82 / hour, dependent on relevant experience
Onsite Only
This position is onsite and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.
Summary
Performs breast sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders, educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Positions patient and performs screening and diagnostic mammography. Analyzes results and identifies issues with and resolves quality of imaging results, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
- Assists physician with performing interventional procedures including ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies, fine needle aspiration and localizations.
- Prepares equipment and supplies, selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters, implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions. Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast‐paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
- Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification in Breast Sonography (BS) by the ARRT. State licensure if required by law.
- 6 months of experience in Mammography or Breast Sonography.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 24/7 mental health and well‐being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources; free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer‐provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‐up options; short‐term disability and long‐term disability with buy‐up options.
Retirement and Savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching.
- 457(b) plan may be available.
- Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‐care.
Education and Career Growth
- Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‐paid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
- LinkedIn Learning, internal professional development opportunities.
- Assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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