Vascular Sonographer

Alright, let's talk about this Vascular Sonographer opening at UCHealth in Denver, CO. It's a PRN position, which means the hours are flexible and as needed. The base pay range is $40.40 to $56.56 an hour, and that's based on your specific experience. If you're coming from out of town, there might be a relocation bonus available for qualified candidates.

The Work

You'll be performing vascular ultrasound exams. It's hands on patient care at the top of your scope. You're expected to be a model of proficiency; part of that involves helping to precept folks who are new to the system. The team approach here is a big deal; you'll be working closely with others to get the best outcomes.

The clinical environment is innovative and moves quickly. They value new knowledge and expect you to contribute directly to safety and quality right at the point of care.

What You Need to Bring

• You must be a graduate from an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program.
• Your registry is non negotiable, but there are a few paths that qualify: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through ARDMS; or registered as a Technologist (RT) with certification in Vascular Sonography (VS) through ARRT; or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from CCI.
• A current BLS certification is required before you start. It needs to be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer program, and it must be valid for at least sixty days after your hire date.

No minimum years of experience are required if you've got the right education and credentials.

The Details & Benefits

This is a PRN role in the Peripheral Vascular Lab at Memorial Hospital Central in Denver, CO. Your FTE is 0.0, scheduled for 0.00 hours per two week pay period; again, that's the PRN structure. Shifts are flexible.

UCHealth has a three year incentive bonus program. It builds up each October and pays out after you hit your three year anniversary, based on contributions to quality, patient experience, and other goals.

The total rewards package is pretty comprehensive, though your specific eligibility depends on your FTE status:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans that can include dependents.
• A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• A variety of time off options: paid time off (PTO), paid family/medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and other leaves. You even start with PTO banked.
• Employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with options to buy more coverage.
• Employer paid short term and long term disability, also with buy up options.
• Wellness benefits and a full menu of voluntary stuff like flexible spending accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and discount programs.
• Significant education support; for certain degrees, they'll cover 100% of tuition, books, and fees. Other programs might qualify for up to $5,250 per year in prepaid tuition or reimbursement.
• They're a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and provide free help navigating the application process.

A Couple Final Notes