Ultrasound Technologist Float Pool

Intermountain Health Jefferson County, Colorado, US

About the Role

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. Shift Details: PRN (as needed) Maintains American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions. 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. Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques. Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images. Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures. Equipment operation Customer Service Emergency response Equipment operation Minimum Qualifications Ultrasound Tech I 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\BCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers) 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) 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. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. 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.) Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, Lutheran Medical Center, Platte Valley Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $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. By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. 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. 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Responsibilities

  • Perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction
  • Maintain ARDMS competency across sites
  • Operate ultrasound equipment and ensure image quality

Qualifications

  • ARDMS certification required
  • Ultrasound technology experience across multiple facilities
  • Ability to float across sites and adapt to varying shifts

Required Skills

ultrasound imaging patient positioning infection control data entry/equipment operation quality assurance

Keywords

Ultrasound sonography ARDMS float pool imaging

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