Ultrasonographer I

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician to perform ultrasound exams aiding radiologists and providers. You will deliver direct patient care and may assist in ultrasound-guided procedures, ensuring accurate demographics, education, and documentation.

The role focuses on patient-centered imaging, timely exam performance, and collaboration with clinicians. Training of students and ensuring equipment readiness are also included in duties.

Qualifications

• Current certification as RDMS-AB or ARDMS OB/GYN.
• ARRT Registration for Sonography (S) is acceptable.
• RQI eCredential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements may be specified by the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams per physician orders and patient history.
• Verify and enter patient demographics and document findings.
• Educate patients about exams and provide clear explanations.
• Tailor ultrasound exams based on findings and likely diagnosis.
• Update patient logs and submit billing documentation.
• Ensure ultrasound equipment is operational and coordinate maintenance.
• Assist in training student sonographers, residents, and fellows.
• Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided invasive procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Lifespan development knowledge

Tools

RDMS-AB (ARDMS)

ARRT Registration (Sonography)

OB/GYN ARDMS

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'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 Abdomen specialty (RDMS-AB) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
  • Current ARRT Registration for Sonography (S).
  • Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an OB/GYN specialty (OB/GYN) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

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