Ultrasound Technologist PRN

Intermountain Healthcare; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Brighton, Colorado seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction, contributing to accurate patient diagnoses.

The role emphasizes ARDMS certification, patient safety, education, infection control, and collaboration with radiology staff. This PRN, on-site position supports ongoing skill development and teamwork in a high-quality imaging setting.

Qualifications

• ARDMS Registry beyond physics required for department
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARDMS and department competency.
• Prepares patient identification and exam setup.
• Performs exams per protocol and reviews image quality.
• Completes studies within acceptable time frames.
• Instructs students and radiology staff on protocols and positioning.
• Provides patient education and comfort.
• Follows infection control and sterile technique.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and information systems.
• Keeps accurate patient procedure records and notes.
• Adheres to coding, labor, and QA procedures.

Skills

Following Protocols

Equipment operation

Patient Identification

Documentation

Customer Service

Teamwork

Imaging Techniques

Anatomical Knowledge

Effective communication

Independent work

Emergency response

Image evaluation

Education

ARDMS Registry

BLS - Basic Life Support

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: PRN (as needed) Unit/Location: Platte Valley 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.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.”

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 Services\BCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)

Preferred Qualifications

1 or more years of experience.

Additional experience Additional registries Vascular 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 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: Platte Valley Hospital Work City: Brighton Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

To find out more about us, head to our career site here.

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. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!