Ultrasonographer

Overview

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound exams which aid radiologists and providers in their diagnosis and/or treatment of patients. This position is also responsible for assisting providers in various ultrasound-guided procedures. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview:
The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

• Ensures the appropriate exam is performed based on physician s orders and patient history.
• Verifies and enters/selects patient demographics.
• Provides accurate and consistent patient education and explanation of exam.
• Performs ultrasound examinations, tailoring exams based upon findings and most likely diagnosis.
• Updates patient logs and submit billing.
• Ensures operation of equipment and coordinates necessary maintenance.
• Assists with training of student sonographers, residents, and fellows.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures.

• Ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient s status and provide care as described in the department s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications (Required)

• One (1) of the following certification pathways:
• Certification Pathway 1: ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Abdomen (RDMS-AB), AND Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN)
• Certification Pathway 2: ARRT Registered Sonographer (S)
• Three (3) years of applicable ultrasonography experience.

At least two (2) of the following additional certifications:

• ARDMS Fetal Echo (FE)
• ARDMS Pediatric Sonography (PS)
• ARDMS Neurosonology (NE)
• ARDMS Vascular (RVT-VT)
• ARDMS Musculoskeletal (MSKS)
• Nuchal Translucency certification from Fetal Medicine Foundation and ARUP Laboratories
• Fetal Intervention competency

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred

Qualifications (Preferred)

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

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking