Sonographer - General

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Sonographer - General to join their team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about General Ultrasound and providing excellent customer service to patients. The position is located at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. The Sonographer - General performs quality diagnostic medical sonograms under supervision to ensure accurate and appropriate imaging information for diagnosis and treatment. This role involves coordinating resources for diagnostic ultrasound services, problem-solving, expediting communication with other healthcare providers for optimal patient outcomes, and actively participating in department operations and decision-making by modeling effective work group processes and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

Ability to competently manage patients/families of all age groups.
Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of ultrasonography, OR comparable work experience in the practice specialty of abdomen and OB/Gyn.
Proficient with computers/computer systems to include basic navigation and use of email applications.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to deal with difficult or challenging customer interactions and escalate to management as appropriate.
Ability to obtain American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within one year of hire or transfer date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Nice To Haves

Experience in neurosonology and abdominal vascular ultrasound.
Bachelor of Science degree.
Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform quality diagnostic medical sonograms under supervision to ensure accurate and appropriate imaging information for use in diagnosis and treatment.
Effectively coordinate the required resources for diagnostic ultrasound service delivery.
Problem-solve and expedite communication with other health care providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrate active involvement in department operations and decision making by modeling effective work group processes and fiscal responsibility.