Advanced Sonographer

Job Summary:

The Radiology Department at University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Radiology and Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) is seeking an Advanced Sonographer (APS) to function as a physician extender in a 600+ bed hospital system. Working under the delegated authority of supervising physicians, the APS performs an advanced scope of diagnostic pediatric ultrasound examinations with a high level of clinical autonomy and expertise.

This role also includes mentoring and supervising pediatric sonographers, contributing to clinical research efforts, and educating medical staff on the principles and applications of pediatric sonographic technology. The APS plays a critical role in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, supporting clinical decision-making, and promoting excellence in pediatric ultrasound imaging across the care team.

Work Location:

This role is expected to work on-site at the CHCO Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

CHCO is a free-standing children's hospital affiliated with the University of

Colorado School of Medicine. CHCO is regularly rated in the top 10 Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Denver is a unique city located near beautiful mountains, and national parks for hiking, biking, and world class skiing/snowboarding. There is an energetic downtown with arts, theater, and a restaurant scene to be enjoyed. Denver also boasts a large international airport that easily connects to the rest of the world!

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years full-time clinical ultrasound experience including at least three (3) years performing pediatric imaging examinations
• Registration with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), including current and active member of ADRMS with specialty certifications in Abdominal, Vascular, and Pediatrics.
• Extensive clinical experience in providing sonography services and demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff sonographers
• Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) prior to hire and/or placement in job.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for image examination viewing and interpretation, documentation, and report generation

Maintenance and Qualifications:

• Attend all faculty-led ultrasound-specific lectures, journal clubs and staff meetings
• Attend 50% of ultrasound quality improvement and clinical journal club meetings
• Attend other conferences as necessary to stay current with latest ultrasound practices
• Meet CME requirements to maintain ARDMS credentials
• Attend one local/regional or national ultrasound-related meeting per year (e.g., SDMS; AIUM; SRU; RSNA; etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

Primary duties include the following:

1. Review ultrasound images with sonographers upon completion of their clinical examination for appropriateness, image quality, and protocol completion

2. Review patient clinical history, including signs and symptoms, to ensure complete patient history and aid in appropriate billing of examination

3. Interfaces with clinical providers as needed to clarify appropriate imaging indications

4. Review prior relevant reports and imaging studies including prior ultrasounds, CT's, MRI's, PET's, and Nuclear Medicine studies

5. Provide scanning assistance for technically challenging and/or complicated exams. Authorize patient release or rescan patient to resolve diagnostic questions

6. Provide real-time quality assurance feedback and coordinate department-level quality-improvement initiatives. Participates in departmental QA program to provide sonographers with feedback from radiologists.

7. Synthesize sonography examination results and prepare draft report in the radiologic dictation system

8. Assist with new sonographer onboarding and trainee education

9. Oversight of new service lines and communication of protocol changes to ultrasound staff

10. Independently perform advanced techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

11. Facilitate clinical and translational research activities

12. Perform additional advanced sonography services as delegated by the supervising physician, consistent with education, training, and facility protocols, policies, and procedures

Secondary duties include the following:

1. Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors. Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient while in the ultrasound department

2. Must be proficient in general and pediatric-specific ultrasound and vascular exams. Apply independent, professional, and ethical judgment, and critical thinking to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images

3. Ensure the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant clinical information, and meets the standard for "medical necessity". As necessary, acquire additional images to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician

4. Must be virtually self-supervising. Must be able to perform, interpret and report ultrasound examinations

5. Adhere to applicable professional and ethical standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures

6. Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer. Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional

Equipment use and maintenance

1. Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately. Show ability to troubleshoot quality control procedures to confirm ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels to ensure patient safety and high image quality

2. Conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures

3. Provide education and training to sonographers in the utilization of new equipment and software features, and new scanning techniques

4. Directly oversee use/performance of advanced ultrasound techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound, elastography and other quantitative imaging, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

5. Show proficiency in post-processing of 3D data for volumetric and multiplanar assessment

Documentation and reporting

1. Document any incidental findings that may impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician and/or ordering provider

2. Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination

3. Exercise responsibility for the preparation, maintenance, and accuracy of reports, database records, and logs

4. Provide oversight of imaging quality and completeness within Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Quality assessment/quality improvement

1. Oversee quality assurance, monitoring sonographer's scanning capabilities, accuracy, protocol completeness, and technique before findings are released for interpretation

2. Work with the supervising physician to ensure quality patient care

3. Function as a technical or clinical leader/expert in sonography

4. Help develop and maintain templates to use in reporting examination findings.

5. Create draft reports for review and finalization by supervising radiologist

6. Account for the creation, oversight and implementation of scanning protocols and quality control activities that positively affect patient care and outcomes, workflow, and/or cost-effective imaging

7. Provide re-scanning support to staff sonographers, when appropriate

8. Assist hospital administration in their efforts in securing and maintaining site accreditation

Healthcare team interaction

1. Act as an effective liaison between sonographers, radiology faculty, Radiology/Imaging Services administration, Radiology department administration, and clinical research office

2. Demonstrate good verbal and interpersonal skills. Positive, proactive attitude with willingness to problem solve; ability to build trust and facilitate a collaborative working relationship within a busy clinical service and among multiple sonographers and other stakeholders

3. Assist with the education and training of sonography students and radiology physicians trainees

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. The direct job posting may be found at: CU Careers and SPR Career Center.

Questions should be directed to Drue Wagenschutz, Drue.Wagenschutz@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received on or before January 15^th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$95,022 to $142,533

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.