Sonographer

Sonographer at Intermountain Health summary:

Sonographers at Intermountain Health provide patient-centered ultrasound services, focusing on integrity and excellence. They conduct perinatal ultrasound procedures to diagnose diseases in utero and ensure high-quality images for physician partners. Additionally, they maintain thorough documentation, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and uphold safety standards in the workplace.

Job Description:

Sonographers at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team

Posting Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours: (40 hours)
• Shift Details: Variable
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and Paid Time Off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

We’re proud to offer caregivers access to tuition assistance, certification assistance, up-front tuition through the PEAK (Path to Education, Advancement, and Knowledge) program, debt-free degrees, and other department education payments or employer-paid education assistance.

Scope

• Performs a variety of perinatal ultrasound procedures that utilize high frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels for the diagnosis of disease in utero. Prepares exam room. Obtains informed consent, and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam. Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols. Explains method of examination and positions patient. Assesses the patient’s status and needs, completes appropriate diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patient’s on-going condition, and performs the necessary interventions.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered. Ensures quality images. Coordinates the preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners.
• Documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately. Informs patient of physician’s instructions or ancillary caregiver’s observations or concerns and takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care. Meets the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency. Ensures safe and effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with oncoming shift.
• Monitors equipment reliability and safety. Reports issues and/or repairs or service due. Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms, and equipment to maintain work environment. Transports patients as needed.
• (If applicable) May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• (If applicable) May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (S) or ARDMS registry required.
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification, required.
• One (1) year ultrasound experience, preferred.
• Fetal Echo Certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Location:

AmberCreek

Work City:

Thornton

Work State:

Colorado

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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

Keywords:

sonographer, ultrasound, patient care, perinatal services, healthcare, medical imaging, diagnosis, radiologic technology, patient documentation, health services

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