Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description:

The Ultrasound Technologist provides excellent customer service by performing ultrasound examinations under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

As an Ultrasound Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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• 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrates proficiency with all clinical equipment within the department and all exam types.

• Exhibits good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired materials.

• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.

• Patient Identification

• Documentations

• Customer Service

• Management Reporting

• Vascular

• Clean environment

• Patient Care

• Patient Safety

• Clinical Excellence

• Leadership

• Anatomical Knowledge

• Prioritize Tasks

• Effective communication

• Independent work

• Teamwork

• Emergency response

• Image evaluation

• Equipment operation

• Content Expert

• Advanced Ultrasound Techniques

• Advanced Ultrasound Knowledge

• Computer literacy

• Scanning Proficiency

• 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)

• 1 or more years of experience.

• 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 CLS
  - Basic life…