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AVRMC ARKANSAS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Ultrasonographer - Diagnostic Services in La Junta, Colorado
POSITION: Ultrasonographer
DUTIES: * Performs quality ultrasound examinations. * Knowledge of anatomy and physiology sufficient to be able to position and monitor patients and obtain appropriate images. Skills in interpreting and applying written guidelines, precedents, and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases. Skill in using ultrasound equipment. *Understands and can reasonably troubleshoot all necessary equipment and ensures notification of appropriate personnel when problems occur. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with other employees. *Ensures the integrity of data for clinic elements, demographics, billing information for physician reports. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
REQUIREMENTS: * Sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed. * Ultrasound experience in general (breast, vascular, and obstetrics imaging). * Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed. * American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American * Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART), and/or Cardiovascular * Credentialing International (CCI) required. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. * Proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation required. * Ability to perform other duties is a plus (CT, MRI, Gen Rad, etc.) * Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.
PREFERRED SKILLS: * CT, MRI, Gen Rad * Preferably 1 year of professional work experience in performing ultrasound imaging studies. Must be comfortable working independently.
WAGE: $30.00-$39.32 an hour
SHIFTS: Scheduled by employer
JOB SITE: LaJunta, Colorado
BENEFITS: Will be discussed at interview
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