Ultrasonographer I

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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University of Utah Health is seeking a skilled ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and assist with ultrasound-guided procedures. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with radiologists and providers in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include exam selection, data entry, patient education, and ensuring equipment functionality. Training of students and residents may be required, with opportunities to contribute to quality patient

Competenze

• Current license to practice patient care as required by state law.
• Current ARDMS certification in OB/GYN or Abdomen, or ARRT S credential.
• RQI eCredential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams per physician orders and patient history.
• Verify and enter patient demographics and exam data.
• Provide patient education and explain the exam process clearly.
• Tailor ultrasound exams based on findings and likely diagnosis.
• Update patient logs and submit billing where required.
• Ensure ultrasound equipment operation and necessary maintenance.
• Assist with training students and residents in ultrasound.
• Assist physicians with invasive ultrasound-guided procedures.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Ultrasound procedures

Interpersonal communication

Strumenti

Ultrasound equipment

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Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound exams which aid radiologists and providers in their diagnosis and/or treatment of patients. This position also assists providers in various ultrasound-guided procedures. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Ensures the appropriate exam is performed based on physician's orders and patient history.
• Verifies and enters/selects patient demographics.
• Provides accurate and consistent patient education and explanation of exam.
• Performs ultrasound examinations, tailoring exams based upon findings and most likely diagnosis.
• Updates patient logs and submit billing.
• Ensures operation of equipment and coordinates necessary maintenance.
• Assists with training of student sonographers, residents, and fellows.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• One of the following
• Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an OB/GYN specialty (OB/GYN) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an Abdomen specialty (RDMS-AB) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Current ARRT Registration for Sonography (S).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred)

• ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist (R.T.).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking