Ultrasound Technologist $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a dedicated Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction to aid in diagnosis. You will ensure patient comfort, verify orders, and produce quality images.

The role includes an overnight shift, ongoing education support, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification with at least one registry beyond physics.
• BCLS certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARDMS credentials and department competency.
• Prepares patient, verifies order, and positions for exams.
• Performs exams per protocol and reviews image quality.
• Completes studies within expected times without compromising care.
• Educates patients and assists radiology staff on procedures.
• Follows infection control and uses equipment safely.

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

Education

ARDMS Certification

BCLS Certification

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.

Join Our Team as an Ultrasound Technologist!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Ultrasound Technologist to join our healthcare team. 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!

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Why Join Us?

• Enjoy an overnight differential added to your base pay




• Be part of a team that values your professional growth and development




• Help with student loan payments, up to $3000 per year




• Help with continuing education, up to $5250 per year

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes, check them out here



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  Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours per week,

  
  

  Monday & Tuesday 9:00pm-6:30am, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30pm-6:00am

  
  



• Relocation assistance available

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 Ultrasound Technologist 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 ServicesBCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience.

Required Qualifications Ultrasound Technologist 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 ServicesBCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience




• Additional registries

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