MISSION: To inspire health, wellbeing and humanity in our community, through all of life’s stages.

JOB SUMMARY: The Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Sonographer role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The Sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards.

About us. Tepeyac Community Health Center is committed to providing integrated physical and behavioral health care to individuals across the Denver metro area. Tepeyac Community Health Center has distinguished itself as a dynamic organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities.

Tepeyac Community Health Center maintains an unwavering commitment to effective patient care, continual quality improvement, and the consistent treatment of each patient with the highest level of respect and compassion. Over the next 3-5 years, Tepeyac Community Health Center seeks to double patient visit capacity, in addition to the inclusion of pharmacy and dental services.

At Tepeyac, we like to say that culture is our cornerstone and compassion is king. We know that fully developing individual potential is dependent on having access to healthcare that nurtures our wellbeing, both physically and mentally. That’s a basic human right! We believe that only when every member of our community has a healthcare team equipped to listen to and respond to their entire person, can our families, neighborhoods and businesses thrive too.

Everyday Tepeyac works towards making it easier for our entire community to receive the kind of inclusive and comprehensive care everyone should expect to have - meeting each of us right where we’re at, with love, humor, and humility.

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The hourly range for the part-time Sonographer is $42.00-$46.00, depending on experience. This position will work 8 hours per week, with the schedule discussed during the recruitment process. Paid sick time is offered to this position.

• Apply: If you are interested in applying, send your cover letter and resume to - We look forward to hearing from you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and oversee operations of ultrasound equipment and produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.

• Ensure the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.”

• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.

• Position and immobilize patient on examining table.

• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

• Use safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

• Review and evaluate developed computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

• Set up examination room, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.

• Review examination images, record, process, maintain patient data, treatment records, and prepare reports.

• Coordinate work with office staff and other technologists and consult with clinical staff.

• Demonstrate new equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff and provide technical assistance.

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws, HIPAA, organization policies and procedures.

• Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels.

• Assist with the daily operation of the sonography facility.

• Assume responsibility for the preventive maintenance program for ultrasound equipment.

• Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.

• Work with Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) with uploading images and retrieving reports.

• Ensure preliminary reports are assigned to the provider for review.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend required internal meetings, trainings, and events.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Education:

• Associates degree in Sonography required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Three years’ experience using ultrasound equipment and eClinicalWorks (eCW) health record (EHR) is preferred.

• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with desirable registries in Abdomen, OB/Gyn and RVT and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

• Demonstrate good judgment to determine proper patient diagnoses.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use of ultrasound equipment while viewing sound waves and frequencies in different areas of the body.

• Ability to demonstrate the capability to respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of Tepeyac Community Health Center’s diverse patient population effectively and sensitively.

• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.

• Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.

• Customer service skills including the ability to diffuse upset patients.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.

• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patients, employee and business information.

Vaccinations: As required by Colorado’s CMS Vaccine Mandate, all Tepeyac Community Health Center employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq..), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. § 24-34-401 et seq.), and any other relevant federal or State law. As such all persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment.