Ultrasound Tech PRN

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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.

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Performs high quality diagnostic 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. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records. This position is responsible for communicating regularly with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers while following department expectations for interactions with patients and families. This position is required to work at all Children's Colorado locations and be on call as needed.

Department Name: CSH Ultrasound
Job Status: PRN
Shift: As needed, Holidays required. No call requirements.

• EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• CERTIFICATION(S):
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) specialty required; Registered Vascular Technologist (VT) required within one year of hire; Pediatric Sonography specialty required within 2 years of hire
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
    

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
* Neonate- < 30 days
* Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr
* Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs
* Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs
* School age-> 5yrs 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. Performs high quality ultrasound images while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology using scanning protocols.
2. Facilitates patient flow daily; to include management of STAT/urgent and high priority patients.
3. Provides age-appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
4. Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers, and others.
5. Operates all Ultrasound equipment; to include ancillary equipment following safety procedures and protocols.
6. Demonstrates and maintains competency and ability to use all aspects of Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
7. In the event of an emergency will act as first responder and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) until help arrives.
8. Verifies patient allergies and clinical indications prior to contrast administration. Safely administers contrast using the five rights. Ensures contrast is appropriately ordered and documented in patients' medical record.
9. Assists Provider with procedures as necessary (Maintaining technologist Scope of Practice). Follows established procedural guidelines; documents appropriate information as required; practices aseptic/sterile technique and standard precautions when necessary.
10. Follows department policies, procedures and protocols. Raises or addresses concerns regarding non-compliance or patient/staff safety.
11. Follows established quality assurance/control (QA/QC) and safety programs to include The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology (ACR), and the State of Colorado.
12. Promptly reports equipment malfunctions or errors and contacts respective service engineer or Biomed for repair.
13. Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, following established department guidelines for customer service.
14. Maintains flexibility around shift scheduling, location, call requirements, over-time and weekend assignments to align with organizational need.

SCOPE AND LEVEL
Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience.
Complexity: Performs routine and/or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.
Decision Making: Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little or no discretion in how they are carried out.
Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions.
Supervision Received: Under close supervision, the employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific line of work or general occupational area. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

* Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
* Audio Visual: Far Vision : good
* Audio Visual : Near Vision : good
* Audio Visual : Hearing: good
* General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day
* General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
* Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
* Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
* Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
* Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
* Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent
* Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent
* Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent
* Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional
* Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional
* Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making
* Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure
* Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately
* Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.