PRN MFM Sonographer

Job Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, at the University of Colorado has an opening for a PRN MFM sonographer between a 0.2 FTE. This position will provide support to the freestanding Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic, located in Downtown Denver, Littleton, Parker, and Fort Collins. This position reports directly to the MFM Practice Manager and indirectly to the Medical Directors and the Division Administrative Director.

This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5 pm with no on-call obligation. Each MFM clinic has two sonographers onsite each day. Each sonographer covers one room with an average of 8 patient scans per day. Each clinic has either GE Voluson22 or GE Voluson E10s with ViewPoint reporting software that interfaces with EPIC for our EMR system. We follow AIUM guidelines for our ultrasound protocols and each clinic is recognized as an AIUM accredited ultrasound practice.

CU MFM values a work culture in which our sonographers are well respected. The MFM division is comprised of a dynamic team, which includes 3 dedicated Fetal Surgeons, 21 MFM physicians, 2 Physician Assistants, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 Genetic Counselors, 1 OB Endocrine Physician, 2 Diabetes Educators, 14 Sonographers, 1 Nurse Navigator, 8 Medical Assistants, and 4 dedicated schedulers.

The MFM physicians are amazing to work with. There is an ample amount of partnership between our MFM physicians and the sonographers. After each scan, the sonographer will present the case to the MFM physician and share their perspective on the patient’s case. As CU MFM is part of an academic institution, a great deal of importance is placed upon teaching and ongoing education.

CU MFM hosts a monthly Education Series for the clinical and nonclinical staff. In this series, MFM physicians present different topics, protocols, and interesting ultrasound cases. CU MFM also hosts a biennial fetal imaging ultrasound conference in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado, which includes presentations from MFM physicians and MFM sonographers as well as a hands-on ultrasound training course.

Key Responsibilities:

• At the direction of a qualified physician or advance practice provider (APP), performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasonic equipment for the diagnosis of disease in humans.

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders in order to perform prescribed study.

• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and attend to all age-related physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.

• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.

• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and will cover clinics located in the Denver Metro area and Fort Collins based on coverage needs.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

ENTRY LEVEL MFM SONOGRAPHER

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment

• 2-3 years of ultrasound technician experience within MFM specialty

ECHO CARDIO CERTIFIED MFM SONOGRAPHER:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment

• 2-3 years of ultrasound technician experience within MFM specialty

• Cardiac Echocardiography certification

• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of ultrasound technician experience in an outpatient setting within MFM specialty

• Epic, Kronos, and HealthStream Experience

• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking \\

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program

• 2-3 years of ultrasound technician experience in an outpatient setting within MFM specialty

Conditions of Employment:

• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

• Registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in Sonography (S) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification

• Must be able to work in-person

• Must be able to travel/cover to alternate locations as assigned

• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for position

• Maintains all required continuing education requirements