Ultrasound Specialist - Peds Specialty

Renown Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Sonographer Specialist performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures and specializes in two or more areas, such as cardiac, vascular, or general ultrasound. The position carries out physician orders using established protocols and care standards to support patient outcomes and deliver care consistent with Renown Health’s mission, standards, and requirements. Depending on the modality, examinations support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiac, vascular, cerebral vascular, and systemic disease processes. The specialist operates sophisticated ultrasound imaging and reading/reporting systems, maintains current knowledge of technological advances, and develops the skills needed to perform new examinations and modalities. The role reviews images for identification, technique, and completeness in accordance with the applicable modality’s governing and accreditation standards. Examinations may take place in the ultrasound department or in other departments and nursing areas as needed. Some procedures may involve techniques such as approved cardiac contrast or agitated saline, paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies, line placement, and thrombin injections, as permitted by policy. The Sonographer serves as a professional resource and role model for patients, physicians, peers, students, and the public. The role trains new staff and sonography students, contributes technical and professional knowledge in educational sessions, and may mentor students from accredited programs. The specialist participates in accreditation and reaccreditation processes and may perform other department duties, including equipment and lab maintenance and routine safety checks. The position provides patient care to patients ranging in age from infant through geriatric, makes technical decisions to achieve optimal image quality, and requires proficiency with ultrasound systems and hospital and department computer systems.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
At least one year of clinical experience in the respective department.
Active registry with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS or RVS) or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS, RVT, or RDCS).
The Ultrasound Specialist must hold active registries in one of the following combinations: cardiac and vascular ultrasound; general and breast ultrasound; cardiac and ARDMS RDCS(PE) pediatric; or general and vascular ultrasound.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Ability to use a computer to complete online learning requirements, access forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.

Responsibilities

Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations in the modalities in which the specialist is qualified, following physician orders, established protocols, care standards, and applicable policies.
Operate sophisticated diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment and related reading and reporting systems.
Review images for identification, technique, and completeness according to the standards of the applicable modality and governing bodies.
Perform modality-specific procedures, which may include approved cardiac contrast or agitated saline, paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies, line placement, and thrombin injections, in accordance with policy.
Perform examinations in the ultrasound department or in other departments and nursing areas as required.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances and acquire skills for new examinations and modalities introduced by the department.
Provide patient care appropriate to patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric, meeting applicable age-specific competency and quality standards.
Make technical decisions to achieve the best possible sonographic image quality.
Train new department staff and sonography students on protocols, equipment operation, documentation, and image acquisition.
Participate in educational sessions and contribute technical and professional knowledge to students, allied health professionals, and physicians.
Participate in accreditation and reaccreditation application processes for the applicable modalities.
Perform department support duties as requested, including checking code blue carts, eyewash stations, blanket warmers, and refrigerators, and cleaning and maintaining equipment and the lab.
Meet applicable governing body, accreditation, Federal, State, Joint Commission, and Renown Health requirements.
Use hospital and department computer systems and complete required online learning, forms, policies, and benefits enrollment tasks.