Ultrasonographer

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

This position performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations to aid radiologists and providers in diagnosing and/or treating patients, and assists providers with ultrasound-guided procedures. It provides direct patient care and may involve accessing and administering medications within the employee’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law.

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization committed to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. Its mission relies on collaboration, excellence, leadership, respect, and values including compassion, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center, with five hospitals and eleven clinics.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Knowledge of life-span growth and development principles, and ability to assess patient-status data and provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
• Human relations and effective communication skills.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; credential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• One of the following current credentials: RDMS with an Abdomen specialty (RDMS-AB) through ARDMS; RDMS with an OB/GYN specialty through ARDMS; or ARRT Registration for Sonography (S).
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist (R.T.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the appropriate examination is performed based on physician orders and patient history.
• Verify and enter or select patient demographics.
• Provide accurate and consistent patient education and explain examinations.
• Perform ultrasound examinations and tailor them based on findings and the most likely diagnosis.
• Update patient logs and submit billing.
• Ensure equipment is operational and coordinate necessary maintenance.
• Assist with training student sonographers, residents, and fellows.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures.
• Provide direct patient care and, when applicable, access and administer medications within scope of practice and according to state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed