Ultrasound Technologist PRN

imh; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Shift differentials (evenings/nights)/

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver seeks a dedicated Ultrasound Tech to perform ultrasound examinations under physician supervision, ensuring accurate imaging for diagnosis. You will maintain ARDMS competency, verify patient identity, prepare exams, review image quality, and guide students and colleagues on protocols, while delivering compassionate patient education.

Flexible shifts with evening/night/weekend differentials and a comprehensive benefits package support a

Qualifications

• ARDMS registration in a department-specific registry (OB/Abdomen/Neuro/Breast/Pediatric/Vascular) required.
• Current BCLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Clinical ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARDMS competency and modality-specific skills in daily work.
• Prepares patients, verifies identity, and performs exams per protocol with quality reviews.
• Reviews images for quality, accuracy, and timely completion of studies.
• Instructs students and colleagues on exam protocols, positioning, and equipment use.
• Provides patient education and supports infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Patient Identification

Imaging Techniques

Effective communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

ARDMS certification

BCLS - Basic life support

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.

Why PRN Works for You

• Ultimate flexibility - work when it fits your life

• Ideal for work-life balance, supplemental income, or varied schedules

• Shift Details: Flexible, fluctuating shifts based on department needs and PTO coverage

• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends

• Stay clinically sharp while enjoying schedule freedom

Who We Are

Founded in 1873, Saint Joseph Hospital is Denver’s largest private teaching hospital, known for compassionate care, clinical excellence, and strong partnerships with National Jewish Health, and community physicians. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility opened in 2014 and continues a long tradition of innovation and care.

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

• 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.

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:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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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.

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