Ultrasound Technician Float

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

7d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for operation sonographic equipment and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examination using sonography. Responsible for daily operation within the Imaging - Ultrasound Department, including patient schedules, reporting equipment failures and quality assessment. We are going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Graduate of a formally accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Current CPR Certification
Vascular Certification or ability to obtain in 6 months of hire
Complete 5 hours of CME specific to Breast Ultrasound within 30 days of hire or hold an active ARDMS Breast Registry
1+ years of experience in field
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of sonographic equipment
Knowledge of sonographic procedures and diagnosis
Flexible to work overtime and on call as needed
Reliable transportation
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in field
EPIC and PACs experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers

Responsibilities

Following physician’s orders, performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations. (OB,ABD, Small parts, and Vascular)
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Greets, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area
Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the Radiology Information System (R.I.S., and PACS/Synapse application in accordance with HIPPA and company guidelines, policies and procedures
Obtains pertinent medical history from the patient, prepares preliminary reports for radiologist and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, contacts service as required
Monitor PACs/Synapse and RIS database for integrity of patient information and proper transfer
May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities
Comply with annual mandatory Fit Testing as a job requirement