Ultrasound Tech - Full Time

Carson Agency•Gardnerville, NV

16d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by the attending physician. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education: Graduate of accredited imaging based school. Certification required: Current BLS certification required. Certification preferred: ARDMS - American Registered Diagnostic Sonographer Registered or completed within 6 months of eligibility. OR ARRT - American Registry Radiologic Technologist with certification in sonography RT (R) (S). Minimum Work Experience: Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner. POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Patient Care Review medical records for patient history and supporting clinical data. Explain procedure to patient; provide patient care, support, comfort, safety and confidentiality. Select equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies. Ultrasound Perform all ultrasound techniques and examinations offered at this facility. Display a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology to obtain optin1al studies. Select and record preliminary study results on work sheet. Make pertinent measurements and label. Direct study to Radiologist for interpretation. Consult with Radiologist about unusual scans and assist with interpretation. Provide written unofficial reports and worksheets of examination. Reports Select and record preliminary study results on work sheet. Make pertinent measurements and label. Direct study to Radiologist for interpretation. Consult with Radiologist about unusual scans and assist with Interpretation. Provide written unofficial reports and worksheets of examination. Assist physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, thoracentesis and other invasive procedures as needed, maintaining sterile technique. Maintain ultrasonography equipment. Recognize malfunctions and need for servicing. Ensure quality control procedures are maintained. Order department supplies.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited imaging based school.
Current BLS certification required.
Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

ARDMS - American Registered Diagnostic Sonographer Registered or completed within 6 months of eligibility.
ARRT - American Registry Radiologic Technologist with certification in sonography RT (R) (S).

Responsibilities

Review medical records for patient history and supporting clinical data.
Explain procedure to patient; provide patient care, support, comfort, safety and confidentiality.
Select equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.
Perform all ultrasound techniques and examinations offered at this facility.
Display a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology to obtain optin1al studies.
Select and record preliminary study results on work sheet.
Make pertinent measurements and label.
Direct study to Radiologist for interpretation.
Consult with Radiologist about unusual scans and assist with interpretation.
Provide written unofficial reports and worksheets of examination.
Select and record preliminary study results on work sheet.
Make pertinent measurements and label.
Direct study to Radiologist for interpretation.
Consult with Radiologist about unusual scans and assist with Interpretation.
Provide written unofficial reports and worksheets of examination.
Assist physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, thoracentesis and other invasive procedures as needed, maintaining sterile technique.
Maintain ultrasonography equipment. Recognize malfunctions and need for servicing. Ensure quality control procedures are maintained. Order department supplies.

Benefits

Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
Vanguard 401(k) with match.
Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
Nevada 529 College Fund.
Unum Employee Assistance Program.
Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder & HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions).
Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.