Surgery Partners, Inc·Durango, Colorado
The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment to perform diagnostic examinations and communicate results to radiologists. They also manage the daily operations of the ultrasound laboratory and ensure patient safety and comfort.
A diagnostic medical sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography to the radiologist.
The Sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound laboratory.
Reports to: Manager, Diagnostic Imaging
$34.02 - $57.98 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)
Obtains and is able to integrate relevant patient history, laboratory results and previous radiology exam results for ordered exam, or request order change for accurate sonogram to be performed.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care.
Able to effectively operate the ultrasound machine to optimize images and adheres to department exam protocols.
Able to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information of obtained sonographic exam to radiologist and/or attending physician.
Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s
Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
Coordinates work schedule with Radiology Coordinator, IMD and front desk to assure workload coverage and assist with scheduling of patients.
Maintains a daily log of patients, enters appropriate exam for billing, compiles appropriate paperwork for radiologist and patient chart.
Maintains ultrasound equipment, supplies and work area.
Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Two years’ experience in hospital/clinical setting.
Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical wastes, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.
Animas Surgical Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, vision, & life insurance and 401k with employer matching.
Animas Surgical Hospital is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.
Market context
In Colorado, allied health employers commonly look for radiation therapists who are licensed, ARRT-certified, and trained through an accredited program, with entry-level to early-career experience often accepted. These roles can be competitive because facilities want candidates who can start safely in a high-precision setting and work closely with oncology teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license status and ARRT credentials before applying.
