Ultrasound Technologist

Intermountain Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 53,726 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction, ensuring accurate images for diagnosis.

Responsibilities include maintaining ARDMS competency, patient prep, and high-quality exam performance while providing patient education and supporting clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Registered ARDMS registry in a relevant department.
• Basic life support (BCLS) certification required.
• Experience with ultrasound imaging and patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARDMS and modality competency in clinical/technical tasks.
• Verify patient identity and prepare for exams per protocol.
• Perform exams and assess image quality and accuracy.
• Complete studies within established timeframes without compromising care.
• Instruct students and colleagues on protocols and equipment usage.
• Provide patient education and address concerns while ensuring comfort.

Skills

Patient Identification

Customer Service

Anatomical Knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

ARDMS certification registry

BCLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Ultrasound Technologist provides excellent customer service by performing ultrasound examinations under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: Full-time (40 Hours), Variable, 4 10‘s, call

Unit/Location: St. Mary’s Regional Hospital

Additional Details

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible?

As an Ultrasound Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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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.
• Demonstrates proficiency with all clinical equipment within the department and all exam types.
• Exhibits good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired materials.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.

Skills

• Patient Identification
• Documentations
• Customer Service
• Management Reporting
• Vascular
• Clean environment
• Patient Care
• Patient Safety
• Clinical Excellence
• Leadership
• Anatomical Knowledge
• Prioritize Tasks
• Effective communication
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Emergency response
• Image evaluation
• Equipment operation
• Content Expert
• Advanced Ultrasound Techniques
• Advanced Ultrasound Knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Scanning Proficiency

Minimum Qualifications Ultrasound Tech I

• 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 Ultrasound Tech I

• 1 or more years of experience.

Ultrasound Tech II: Must have completed a minimum of two additional years of experience relevant to the department post obtaining Ultrasound Tech I. (Primary Children’s one of the two years must be pediatric experience)

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registry - Successful completion of one additional registry pertinent to the department beyond Ultrasound Technologist I or (SPI + 2 registries). Options include Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, Vascular, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS). (Primary Children’s one of the two registries must be pediatric)
• Health Services BCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)

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

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City: Grand Junction

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

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.

EEO and Privacy

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. All positions subject to close without notice.