Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including Doppler, vascular, abdominal, OB/GYN, biopsy guidance, and color-flow studies. Prepares and educates patients, documents examination details, reviews images for technical accuracy, archives data in PACS, communicates preliminary findings, supports equipment quality control, assists with staff training, and ensures accurate procedure charging.
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This position closes 11/27/26
San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Ultrasound Tech to join our Radiology team! San Luis Valley Health offers competitive pay and benefits and is located in South Central Colorado in a great community offering terrain for golfing, camping, hiking, fishing in addition to being within 30 miles from the Great Sand Dunes National Park and 90 minutes away from popular ski resorts. Qualified candidate will be certified in Ultrasound.
What You'll Need:
- A two-year Allied health degree
- Completion of an AMA approved school of Ultrasound Technology (or equivalent years of experience)
- Graduation from an AMA approved school of Ultrasound Technology
- 3 to 6 months of on the job training is preferred.
- Must obtain ARDMS certification in physics and one specialty within 12 months of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
What You'll Do:
- Assist physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instrument using sonographic techniques. Perform ultrasound procedures, Doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound, OB-/GYN procedures as required.
- Utilize accessory equipment such as selective transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations.
- Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist.
- Archive and De-archive ultrasound data.
- Collaborate in quality control of equipment and filming and obtains service as required. Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures. Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
- Ensure correct charging of ultrasound procedures and supplies on a daily basis.
- Records pertinent data on radiologic requisition/PACS at all times. (Physician’s name, date, explanation for limited examinations, contrast info, etc.)
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to PACS, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure
We Take Care of Our People
As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:
- Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
- Enjoy 21 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
- Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
- Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
- Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
- Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
- Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
- Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
- Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
- Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.
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San Luis Valley Health Alamosa, Colorado, USA Office
106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, Colorado, United States, 81101 2393
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115 Main St, Antonito, Colorado, United States, 81120
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509 Main St, La Jara, Colorado, United States, 81140 5033
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