Ultrasound PRN

15700 Good Samaritan Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 5,395,000 - 8,323,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, is seeking a PRN Sonographer to join the Radiology team. You will maintain ARDMS competency, prepare patients, verify orders, and perform exams with attention to image quality and patient comfort.

Ideal candidates hold ARDMS and BCLS certifications, with flexibility for evening, night, or weekend shifts. This role offers a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth within Intermountain Health.

Qualifications

• Registered ARDMS with a registry in a department area (OB/abdomen/neuro/breast/pediatric/vascular).
• BCLS certification for healthcare providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARDMS and modality competency across clinical functions.
• Prepares patients, confirms identity, and verifies orders for exams.
• Performs exams per protocol and reviews images for quality.
• Records procedures and ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Assists students and radiology staff with protocols, positioning, and equipment.

Skills

Following Protocols

Equipment operation

Patient Identification

Imaging Techniques

Anatomical Knowledge

Teamwork

Independent work

Effective communication

Emergency response

Education

ARDMS Registry

BCLS Certification

Job description

Job Description: Join Intermountain Health and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to patient-centered care. Our Sonographers live our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect while helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Good Samaritan Hospital is a community-based, acute-care hospital that has proudly served Lafayette and surrounding communities since 2004. As part of Intermountain Health, we offer a collaborative environment where patients and families are always the priority.

Position Highlights

Employment Type: PRN (As Needed) Schedule: Variable shifts based on PTO coverage and department needs Benefits Eligible: No Pay Differentials: Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials available This PRN opportunity is ideal for Technologists seeking flexibility, supplemental income, and meaningful work within a supportive healthcare system.

Essential Functions

• Maintains American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Following Protocols
• Equipment operation
• Patient Identification
• Documentations
• Customer Service Management
• Reporting
• Vascular Cleaning
• Imaging Techniques
• Anatomical Knowledge
• Prioritize Tasks
• Effective communication
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Emergency response
• Image evaluation
• Equipment operation

Qualifications

• Registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) - Successful completion of one registry pertinent to the department beyond physics (options include OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, and vascular)
• Health Services\BCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience.

RVT Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Good Samaritan Hospital
Work City: Lafayette
Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hourly Rate

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $39.16 - $60.42

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

AI Platform

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

Closing Notes

All positions subject to close without notice.

About Intermountain Health

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here.

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