Ultrasound Tech

Intermountain Health

46d•$39 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join Our Team as an Ultrasound Technologist! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Ultrasound Technologist to join our healthcare team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

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)
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)

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of experience.
Additional experience
Additional registries
Vascular experience

Responsibilities

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.