Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations to help diagnose patient's condition.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasound technology.
• American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Certification, preferably in Abdomen and Obstetrics, and preferably an advanced Specialty Certification in Vascular Sonography.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of proper procedures and protocols for performing a variety of ultrasound scans.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of patient preparation and tolerance assessment.
• Knowledge of pathology assessment.
• Knowledge of various pieces of equipment used in performance of ultrasound scans.
• Knowledge of department and hospital safety practices and principles.
• Knowledge of patient rights.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient care practices.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an ARDMS accredited ultrasound program
• Certified with ARDMS in either AB, OB or VT
• Experience in a high volume acute care hospital
• Experience in a high volume ultrasound department
• Experience with OB, General, and Vascular Ultrasound

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations to help diagnose patient's condition.
• Performs a variety of ultrasound scans such as neonatal, pelvic, abdominal, arterial/venous, carotids, etc.
• Uses equipment associated with performing ultrasound scans.
• Communicates effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.
• Efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree