Ultrasound Technologist

Intermountain Health; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for Saint George Regional Hospital to perform ultrasound examinations under physician guidance, ensuring high-quality images and patient comfort.

The role emphasizes ARDMS-credentialing, infection control, patient education, and collaboration with care teams. This on-site role includes sign-on and relocation benefits plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• ARDMS registry beyond physics required for the department.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Tech II requires two additional years of relevant experience and ARDMS registry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARDMS competency and ensure exam quality.
• Prepare patient, verify identity, and position for ultrasound exams.
• Perform exams per protocol and review images for accuracy.
• Instruct students and other techs on protocols and equipment.
• Provide patient education and address comfort and concerns.

Skills

Following Protocols

Equipment operation

Patient Identification

Documentations

Customer Service

Management Reporting

Vascular

Imaging Techniques

Anatomical Knowledge

Prioritize Tasks

Effective communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Image evaluation

Education

ARDMS Certification (registry beyond physics)

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Ultrasound Technologist!

We are seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to join our healthcare team at Saint George Regional Hospital.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on-bonus and relocation, if applicable.

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.

This role will work 4 ten hour shifts during operating hours Monday-Friday. Caregiver may be hired on at a Level I or II, depending on experience and qualifications.

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

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)

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)

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

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City

St George

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$39.16 - $60.42

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.

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