Sonographer I + $2500 Sign On Bonus

Nebraska Health Imaging•Omaha, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Health Imaging is seeking an experienced Sonographer to join our outpatient imaging team in Omaha, NE. This opportunity offers no call, no weekends, and no holidays, allowing you to enjoy a predictable schedule while continuing to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive outpatient setting. Whether you're looking for a full-time schedule (Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) or a flexible part-time position, we have options to fit your lifestyle. We're looking for candidates who are RVT certified or willing to obtain their RVT certification within one year and who are committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Requirements

1 year of experience is preferred.
Must be a graduate of an approved program of diagnostic sonography.
Must be registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS).
OB, Abdominal and General certification is required upon hire, and RVT certification is required within one year of hire.
Skill in operation of Sonography equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.
Ability to work independently and multitask.
Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Nice To Haves

Vascular certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of sonographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Work closely with physicians and healthcare professionals to provide accurate imaging results.
Maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and documentation.
Optimize imaging techniques for superior diagnostic quality.
Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
Corroborates patient's clinical history with physicians order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
Records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
Assists the physician in gathering sonographic data necessary to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases.
Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established Sonographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established Sonographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Identifies and manages emergency situations.
Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
Performs ongoing quality assurance activities and maintains equipment.
Performs Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures or examinations as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Optimizes equipment parameters to ensure diagnostic exams are of consistent technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed independent practitioner.
Assists a licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedures.
Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL (Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
Performs all other duties as assigned.