Ultrasound Technologist PRN

15800 Brighton Community Hospital Association dba Platte Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 5,395,000 - 8,323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEAK program (tuition coverage)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction, ensuring accurate imaging and high-quality patient care at Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, CO.

Requires ARDMS registries, BLS certification, and per COVID and pediatric experience guidelines. The role includes supervision of students and collaboration with radiology teams within a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ARDMS registries beyond Ultrasound Technologist I are required.
• BLS certification required (Healthcare Providers).
• Ultrasound Technologist II requires 2 additional years of relevant experience, pediatric experience preferred.
• ARDMS registries options include OB/GYN, abdomen, neuro, breast, pediatric, vascular, or RDCS; pediatric registry required as noted.
• Preferred: 1+ year of additional experience or registries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARDMS competency across exams.
• Identify patient, verify orders, and prepare for the exam.
• Perform exams per protocol and review images for quality.
• Complete studies within department time standards.
• Instruct students and staff on exam protocols and equipment.
• Provide patient education and comfort.
• Practice infection control and sterile techniques.
• Keep accurate records of patient information and procedures.
• Follow coding, charging, consents, QC, and report equipment failures.

Skills

Following Protocols

Equipment operation

Patient Identification

Documentations

Customer Service

Management

Reporting

Imaging Techniques

Anatomical Knowledge

Prioritize Tasks

Effective communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Emergency response

Image evaluation

Education

ARDMS Registries

BLS Certification

Pediatric ultrasound experience

RDCS / OB-GYN registry

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.

Shift Details

PRN (as needed)

Location

Unit/Location: Platte Valley Hospital
Location: Platte Valley Hospital
Work City: Brighton Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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)
• 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)
• Preferred Qualifications: 1 or more years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional registries
• Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Hourly Rate

$39.16 - $60.42

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

PEAK Program

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.

Company Overview

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.

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