Job Description:

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

Posting Specifics

Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday

Unit/Location: St. George Regional Hospital and St. George at Foremaster

Additional Details: Please review the Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

To show our commitment to you and assist with your transition into our organization, we offer up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus if applicable.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Ultrasound Tech 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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Essential 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 patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.Practices proper 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.  

Skills

Management ReportingVascularPatient CarePatient SafetyClinical ExcellenceLeadership  Prioritize TasksEffective communicationIndependent work  TeamworkEmergency responseImage evaluation Content ExpertAdvanced Ultrasound TechniquesAdvanced Ultrasound KnowledgeScanning Proficiency  

Minimum Requirements

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)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)BLS-Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)

Preferred

Additional experienceAdditional registriesVascular experience

Physical Requirements:

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.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

St George Regional at Foremaster

Work City:

St. George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$41.22 - $63.59

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.