Ultrasound Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

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Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Logan, Utah seeks an Ultrasound Tech to perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction. Monday and Tuesday 8am-5pm shifts with opportunities as Specialty Tech in Training levels I or II based on skills.

The role emphasizes ARDMS competency, patient prep, image quality, and education of students and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining ARDMS credentials, following protocols, ensuring infection control, and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• BLS for healthcare providers is required.
• ARRT certificate and ARDMS registry in a department modality are required.
• Active state licensure or in training with formal program completion is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARDMS/competency in clinical and technical functions.
• Identify patient, verify orders, and prepare for exams.
• Perform ultrasound exams per protocol and assess image quality.
• Instruct students and other radiology staff in protocols and equipment.
• Provide patient education, ensure comfort, and address concerns.
• Follow infection control and sterile techniques; proper documentation.

Skills

Following Protocols

Equipment operation

Patient Identification

Documentation

Customer Service

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Emergency response

Image evaluation

Education

ARRT registration (R)

ARDMS registry in relevant modality

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Active state license/registration

Job description

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

Shifts for this position are on Monday and Tuesday from 8am5pm.

Caregiver may be hired on as a Specialty Tech in Training, level I or II, depending on skills and experience.

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
• Specialty Tech in Training

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Applicable State License Currently attending and receiving formal training from an accredited training program or successful completion of formal training from an approved/accredited school or a licensed American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) technologist who has been selected to cross-train in another modality.

Ultrasound Tech I 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)

Ultrasound Tech II Qualifications

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)

Preferred Qualifications

1 or more years of experience.

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

Location: Budge Clinic

Work City: Logan

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

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