Ultrasound Technologist PRN

Intermountain Healthcare; Riverton (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join their team in Riverton. This role involves performing high-quality ultrasound examinations under physician guidance, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to established protocols. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in using clinical equipment and possess a strong commitment to patient care. In addition to competitive pay, the organization offers a generous benefits package aimed at promoting the well-being of its caregivers. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient diagnostics and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT or ARDMS registry relevant to ultrasound.
• BLS certification required for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams under physician direction for diagnosis.
• Ensure patient safety and proper imaging techniques.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Patient care

Imaging techniques

Documentation

Safety practices

Education

ARRT Registry

ARDMS Registry

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

Job Details

1. Department Location: Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital
2. Scheduled Weekly Hours: PRN or as needed.
3. Shift: Hours and shifts will vary depending on need.

Job Essentials

1. Ensures proper patient identification, verifies orders, and prepares patients for exams.
2. Uses proper imaging techniques to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality diagnostic exams.
3. Demonstrates the ability to perform any exam on all ages of patients (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) using appropriate protocol and following ACR guidelines.
4. Demonstrates proficiency with all clinical equipment within the department.
5. Completes and annotates a medically acceptable exam, following ACR guidelines while producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal amount of time.
6. Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur, for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any equipment failures or problems.
7. Exhibits good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired materials.
8. Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.

Minimum Qualifications

1. ARRT Registry or ARDMS Registry. The ARDMS must include successful completion of one registry pertinent to the department beyond physics (options include OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, and vascular).
2. Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ultrasound experience.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.)
6. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital

Work City:

Riverton

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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

$37.46 - $57.80

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 (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits).

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.