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Department

• Performs US imaging studies using the appropriate scanning techniques and equipment; supervises sonographer workforce in their performance of such examinations. (15%)
• Scans all relevant clinical information into the PACS, on a per study basis, assigns prioritization box for the radiologists' worklists, and then transmits current (and comparison images, when applicable) to the PACS. These activities must be completed immediately following examination completion, not to exceed 1 hour. (15%)
• Effectively interacts with Denver Health's PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities. (15%)
• Uses Epic to input patient examination data and to place patient orders (as appropriate). Triages/resolves sonographer problem issues concerning Epic and the Radiology module entitled, "Radiant." (15%)
• As the supervisor of the Ultrasound section, develops work schedules of his/her direct reports. Interviews new candidates for full/half-time sonographer positions as well as sonographer intermittent positions. Undertakes all necessary tasks to ensure the hire and termination of sonographers is in conformance with Denver Health's Human Resource policies and procedures. (0%)
• Ensures that the sonographer workforce follows the appropriate patient care guidelines related to patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity as well as uses 2 patient identifiers at all times. Coordinates the transport of patients to and from the Department of Radiology, as needed, to prevent patient flow delays. (15%)
• Reviews PACS Quality Control (PACS QC) reports related to quality assurance as well as Safety Intelligence (SI) reports. Counsels sonographers who are responsible for PACS QC incidents in terms of how to perform high quality images, use appropriate identifiers, and conform with relevant imaging protocols. In addition, investigates all reported SI incidents and submits results of these investigations to Imaging Manager for input into Denver Health's SI reporting system. (5%)
• Schedules and coordinates the performance of US examinations with other departments of Denver Health to prevent conflicts that may lead to delayed or repeated examinations. (5%)
• Provides opportunities for staff skill set development. (5%)
• Oversees the US section's inventory management activities to include ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on medical supply par levels. (5%)
• Assists with assessing potential budget variances (positive and negative). Reviews labor costs to ensure they remain in budget. (5%)

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required

• 1-3 years of experience performing ultrasound examinations. Required and
• Some supervisory experience preferred.

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• RDMS-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and

• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment and decision-making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of supervisory theory and methods sufficient to be able to perform a variety of supervisory functions.
• Knowledge of anatomy sufficient to be able to position patients and locate anatomical area to be imaged.
• Skill in using equipment and instruments common to ultrasound technology.
• Knowledge of how to perform US imaging studies that is sufficient enough to adequately train subordinate sonographers.
• Appropriate skill sets in maintaining accurate records concerning US examinations.
• Knowledge of inventory practices sufficient to be able to preempt stock shortages and to maintain adequate par levels.

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Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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