Ultrasound Technologist
Durango, Colorado
Mercy Regional Medical Center

Ultrasound Tech

Job title in source: Sonographer

Overview

• Location: Durango, Colorado
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Schedule: 4 ten-hour shifts on variable days, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Department: Radiology - U/S
• Scanners/rooms: 4
• Radiologist: In-house, except on call
• Average scans/studies per day: 8-10, sometimes more
• Equipment: Phillips
• Common studies and duties: General, OBGYN, Vascular, Procedures, Drains, BX
• Dress code: Any professional color scrubs

Required Qualifications

• BLS certification
• ARDMS certification: RDMS (General or OBGYN)
• Procedures experience ("Must have" skill)
• Valid driver's license, to be submitted
• Must be in the state for the orientation week, even if first-day modules are remote

Preferred Qualifications

• General and OBGYN vascular experience
• RVT certification
• RDCS certification (listed as an additional credential)

Schedule and Coverage

• Call: 1-2 nights per week and every third weekend
• Weekends: Required, except on call
• Holidays: Required if needed
• Float/cover other areas: No
• Radius: 60 miles

Department Details

• No radiology supervisor or lead tech
• No RRAs (Registered Radiology Assistants)
• No starting IVs
• Agency must provide traveler Rad Badge

Hiring Process

• Profile review with the clinical team
• Interview with the unit manager at the facility