Ultrasound Technologist PRN

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 CLS - 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.

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