We are looking for a passionate and caring Ultrasound Sonographer to join our team of skilled professionals and provide health care services to our veterans and their families at Evan's Army Community Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Great opportunity to be credentialed with a federal healthcare organization!

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
Shifts Available - 0730-1630 (8-hour), 0600-1500 (8-hour), 1000-2000 (10-hour), or 0600-1800 (12-hour)
Some nights, weekends, or holidays
Overtime authorized

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive patients, verify accuracy of personally identifiable information (PII), explain procedures, and provide appropriate care. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
Operate ultrasound scanners. Operate the linear, sector, 3D, and endovaginal probes as well as pulse and color Doppler capabilities of provided scanners.
Receive and interpret requests or instructions for diagnostic ultrasound scans; perform assigned quality control checks of the ultrasound scanners.
Perform, in accordance with established standards and protocols, a full range of diagnostic sonography examinations including but not limited to: obstetrical sonography, including imaging of all fetal anatomy including limited fetal echocardiogram views in order to obtain accurate dating and growth parameters and evaluate for fetal abnormalities and problems with the pregnancy; pelvic sonography, including imaging of all pelvic anatomy to attain accurate assessment of suspected pathology; and endovaginal sonography exams to obtain accurate assessment of suspected pelvic pathology; abdominal sonography to include all major organs and systems of the abdomen; small parts sonography to include scans of the breast, thyroid and testicles; and vascular sonography to include carotid, aortic and lower extremity venous duplex scans.
Performs numerous complex sonographic scanning on all anatomical areas for in-utero, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Assists radiologist and/or other physicians in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as biopsies, aspirations and intraoperative localization of lesions, or other similar procedures.
Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area.
Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned.
Use a detailed understanding of diseases of anatomy to accomplish effective ultrasound scanning.
Advise the physician of results of the examination and provide them with a preliminary diagnosis.
Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required to ultrasound examinations.
Recommend necessary repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Program the examination equipment, set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed.
Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention.
Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment on a regular basis in accordance with department standards.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider BasicLife Support (BLS) and current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. These Certifications must be current at all times, at no additional expense to the government.
A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience within the last 2 years in a setting corresponding to the requirements of the task order.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders, and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.40 - $44.72 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Radiology

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

OB/GYN ultrasound: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

ARRT or ARDMS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

KATMAI

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