Ultrasonographer

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a qualified medical professional to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams. Responsibilities include providing patient education and assisting in ultrasound-guided procedures. The ideal candidate will have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential and a certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The position demands strong communication skills and the capability to perform under physical demands of medical care. Join us to advance patient care and outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required.
• Preferred ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams based on physician's orders.
• Provide patient education and explanation of exam.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of life span growth and development

Ability to perform essential functions

Education

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential

Current certification as RDMS-AB or OB/GYN or ARRT Registration for Sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

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: 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 os 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 Abdomen specialty (RDMS-AB) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• 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 ARRT Registration for Sonography (S).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking