Ultrasound Technologist PRN

15500 Saint Joseph Hospital Inc; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver seeks an Ultrasound Tech to perform ultrasound examinations under physician supervision to assist in diagnosis. The role emphasizes flexibility and meaningful patient care aligned with Intermountain Health values.

PRN shifts offer ultimate schedule freedom and balance. Essential functions include ARDMS maintenance, patient prep, image quality assessment, and education for students and staff.

Qualifications

• ARDMS registration in an applicable department modality (OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, or vascular).
• Health Services/BCLS - Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARDMS and modality-specific competency in clinical functions.
• Prepares patient, verifies identity and orders, and positions patient for exam.
• Performs ultrasound exams per department protocols with quality image review.

Skills

ARDMS

BCLS

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. Looking for flexibility without sacrificing purpose? Intermountain Health offers the freedom to design your schedule while still making a meaningful impact. Our Radiology Technologists are dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care while living our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you’re passionate about helping people live the healthiest lives possible—and want a schedule that fits your lifestyle—we’d love to have you on our team.

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.

Location

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City

Denver

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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

Hourly Rate

$39.16 - $60.42

We care about your well-being

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.

Compliance and Policies

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.

EEO Statement

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.

AI and Recruitment Process

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Other Information

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.

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