Sonographer - General

The Nebraska Medical Center•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 full-time, working 80 hours per pay period, typically Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 6:30 PM, with a rotating day off. The role also requires working every third weekend from 10:30 AM to 9 PM, along with two weekday shifts from 8 AM to 6:30 PM. The Sonographer will perform quality diagnostic medical sonograms under supervision to ensure accurate imaging for diagnosis and treatment. They will coordinate resources for diagnostic ultrasound services, problem-solve, and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This role also involves active participation in department operations and decision-making, demonstrating effective work group processes and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

Ability to competently manage patient/family of all age groups required.
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 required.
Proficient with computers/computer systems to include basic navigation and use of email applications required.
Ability to communicate effectively required.
Ability to multi-task required.
Ability to deal with difficult or challenging customer interactions and escalate to management as appropriate, required.
Ability to obtain American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within one year of hire or transfer date required.
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 preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform quality diagnostic medical sonograms under supervision to ensure accurate and appropriate imaging information for use in diagnosis and treatment.
Effectively works to coordinate the required resources for diagnostic ultrasound service delivery.
Problem solves and expedites 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.