The main role of an Ultrasonographer is the provision of extraordinary care through performance of ultrasound examinations to patients for the identification of any abnormalities. This assignment aims at comparing the salary range and the benefits of individuals occupying the position of Ultrasonographer. For this comparison, the selected organizations are University of Utah Healthcare and Intermountain Healthcare.
Just like the University of Utah Healthcare, the salary range of an ultrasonographer at Intermountain Healthcare is done on an hourly basis. The ultrasonographer works for an average of 8 hours a day, and the salary depends on the level and experience of the individual. The organization, however, does not reveal the exact salary to third parties, though it prides in offering the best and most competitive salaries in the region. According to one of the employees, the average starting salary is between $20 and $25 per hour translating to about $60,000 per year on the lower side. This perfectly compares to that of the University of Utah Healthcare Ultrasonographers, thus demonstrating external equities.
Other than the salary, Intermountain Healthcare Ultrasonographer has access to several benefits that are very significant source of financial value. These benefits sums up to one third (33%) of the total income. The benefits are grouped into seven categories and they include Health and wellness benefits, Education benefits, Retirement and savings, Family benefits, Discounts and Services benefits, Life and disability benefits, and Time off benefits. The Health and wellness benefits are further grouped into Health Insurance Benefits, Dental Insurance Benefits, Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Intermountain Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Healthy Balance Program, Vision Benefits, and Legal Benefits. These benefits, according to the institution, are the best as compared to other institutions including University of Utah Healthcare. The Life and disability benefits include Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, and both Short-Term and long-term Disability Insurance. These benefits, however, are similar to those of University of Utah Healthcare. Time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), Leaves of Absence, Funeral Leave, and Jury/Witness Duty. Employees are also eligible to educational assistance.
The salary and the benefits are the core determinants of where an individual chooses to work. An individual would prefer to work in an organization that offers better salary and at the same time enjoys better benefits.
Works Cited
Intermountain Healthcare, Employee Benefits, 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012, from http://intermountainhealthcare.org/about/careers/working/benefits/Pages/home.aspx
Intermountain Healthcare, 2012 Benefits, Summary. Retrieved 26 February 2012, from http://intermountainhealthcare.org/about/careers/working/benefits/Documents/2012%20Summary%20of%20Benefits.pdf
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