Ultrasound Technologist

15900 St Marys Hospital and Medical Center Inc; United States; On-site; USD 112,206,000 - 173,129,000; Full time

Job summary

15900 St Marys Hospital and Medical Center Inc in Grand Junction, CO is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction, maintaining ARDMS credentials and high patient care standards.

This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly, with a 4 10's schedule and opportunities for career advancement within Intermountain Health.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification and active registry in the applicable modality.
• BCLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience with pediatric ultrasound preferred or required by department.
• Maintains patient safety and image quality during exams.
• Ability to instruct students and radiology staff on protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound exams under physician supervision.
• Maintains and verifies patient identification and orders.
• Ensures quality images and timely study completion.
• Educates patients and assists staff with exam protocols.
• Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment and information systems.

Skills

ARDMS

BCLS

Pediatric experience

Image quality

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

ARDMS registry requirements

Pediatric experience preference

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

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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.
• 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)
• Minimum Qualifications 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ultrasound Tech I 1 or more years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications Ultrasound Tech II Additional experience Additional registries Vascular 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: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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