Ultrasound Technologist Float Pool

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.

Float Pool

Position Overview This role is part of our Imaging Float Pool, requiring flexibility to work across multiple Front Range facilities and adapt to varying staffing needs. Caregivers self-schedule shifts on a first-come basis and commit to a minimum of four shifts within each 8‑week period, including at least one hard‑to‑fill shift (such as weekends, holidays, nights, or on-call). Team members are expected to maintain competencies across assigned sites and work at a minimum of two different facilities per period.

In exchange for this flexibility, float pool caregivers receive a 10% pay premium plus applicable shift differentials.

Posting Specifics Benefits Eligible:
No

Shift Details: PRN (as needed)
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 Sonographers 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

Minimum Qualifications Ultrasound Tech IRegistered 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)

Preferred Qualifications One or more years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications Ultrasound Tech II Completed a minimum of two additional years of experience relevant to the department post obtaining Ultrasound Tech I or demonstrate advanced skillset by performing (4-6) highly unique exams pertinent to the department and document proficiency using system grading tool. (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)

Preferred Qualifications Additional experience

Additional registries

Vascular experience

Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,…