Ultrasound Technologist Float Pool

Intermountain Health • Saint Joseph, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech performs ultrasound examinations under physician direction to identify abnormalities that support patient diagnosis and provides excellent customer service. This is an Imaging Float Pool role requiring flexibility to work across multiple Front Range facilities and adapt to changing staffing needs. Caregivers self-schedule shifts on a first-come basis and commit to at least four shifts in each 8-week period, including at least one hard-to-fill shift, such as a weekend, holiday, night, or on-call shift. Team members maintain competencies across assigned sites and work at a minimum of two different facilities per period. Float pool caregivers receive a 10% pay premium plus applicable shift differentials. The position is PRN (as needed) and is not benefits eligible.

The role includes maintaining registry and modality-specific competencies, preparing patients and verifying identification and orders, performing exams to protocol, reviewing images, documenting procedures and patient information, and following applicable safety, infection control, quality, coding, consent, and reporting procedures. The position also assists and instructs students and other Sonographers and uses ultrasound equipment and related information systems to support quality imaging.

The position is based across Good Samaritan Hospital, Lutheran Medical Center, Platte Valley Hospital, and Saint Joseph Hospital. The listed work city is Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Scheduled weekly hours are 0. The hourly pay range is $39.16–$60.42, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

• Ultrasound Tech I: ARDMS registration through successful completion of one registry pertinent to the department beyond physics; listed options include OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, and vascular.
• Ultrasound Tech I: Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Ultrasound Tech II: At least two additional years of department-relevant experience after obtaining Ultrasound Tech I, or demonstrated advanced skill by performing 4–6 highly unique exams pertinent to the department and documenting proficiency using the system grading tool.
• Ultrasound Tech II: Successful completion of one additional ARDMS registry pertinent to the department beyond Ultrasound Technologist I, or SPI plus two registries. Listed options include OB/GYN, abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, vascular, or RDCS.
• Ultrasound Tech II: Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• For Primary Children’s, one of the two years of experience must be pediatric experience, and one of the two registries must be pediatric.
• Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
• Ability to lift and move patients and supplies, bend, walk, assist with patient transport and ambulation, and push or pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms and stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Ultrasound Tech I: One or more years of experience.
• Ultrasound Tech II: Additional experience.
• Ultrasound Tech II: Additional registries.
• Ultrasound Tech II: Vascular experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and modality-specific competency in clinical and technical functions.
• Verify patient identity and exam orders and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform examinations according to department protocols and review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assist and instruct students and other Sonographers on exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provide patient education, support patient comfort, and address patient concerns.
• Use appropriate infection-control practices and sterile techniques.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Maintain accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and adverse reactions.
• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, quality-control programs, and reporting equipment failures.
• Work across assigned facilities, maintain competencies at those sites, and work at least two different facilities per 8-week period.
• Self-schedule and complete at least four shifts per 8-week period, including at least one hard-to-fill shift.

Benefits

• Float pool caregivers receive a 10% pay premium plus applicable shift differentials.
• The posting describes a comprehensive caregiver benefits package, but states that this position is not benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed