Ultrasound Technologist

Renown Health•Reno, NV

12d

About The Position

The Sonographer specializes in cardiac, vascular, or general ultrasound and performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to established protocols and care standards. The role carries out physician orders to support diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, while delivering patient care through proper execution of care standards, physician orders, and advanced imaging skills. The Sonographer supports Renown Health’s vision and mission and follows applicable industry, federal, state, Joint Commission, modality-specific, and Renown Health standards. The position operates sophisticated ultrasonic imaging systems and associated reading and reporting systems, stays current with technological advances in the specialized modality, and develops skills to perform new examinations and modalities added to the department. The Sonographer reviews images for identification, technique, and completeness under the standards of the relevant governing and accrediting bodies. Examinations may take place in the ultrasound department or elsewhere in the facility, including other departments and nursing floors. Depending on specialization and policy, procedures may include approved contrast agents or agitated saline for cardiac ultrasound; paracentesis, thoracentesis, and biopsy exams for general ultrasound; and involvement in line placement and thrombin injection exams for vascular ultrasound. The position also participates in accreditation and reaccreditation activities, helps maintain equipment and the lab, and may mentor staff and sonography students. The role provides patient care to patients ranging in age from infants through geriatric adults.

Requirements

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).
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 online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
Ability to operate ultrasound imaging systems and hospital and department computer systems.
Ability to provide care to patients ranging in age from infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in the assigned cardiac, vascular, or general modality according to physician orders, established protocols, care standards, and applicable policies.
Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and associated reading and reporting systems, making technical decisions to achieve the best possible sonographic image quality.
Review images for identification, technique, and completeness according to the applicable modality standards.
Perform modality-specific procedures, including invasive techniques where applicable and authorized by policy.
Perform examinations in the ultrasound department or in other departments and nursing floors as required.
Stay current on technological advances and acquire the skills needed to perform new examinations and modalities added to the department.
Participate and cooperate in accreditation and reaccreditation application processes for the applicable modality.
Provide training to new department staff and sonography students, including instruction in departmental protocols, equipment operation, documentation, and image quality.
Function as a professional role model and resource for patients, physicians, peers, students, allied health professionals, and the public.
Participate in educational sessions and contribute technical and professional knowledge.
Perform equipment, lab, and department-related duties as assigned, such as checking code blue carts, eyewash stations, blanket warmers, and refrigerators, and cleaning and maintaining equipment and the lab.
Meet requirements set by governing and accreditation bodies, federal and state requirements, the Joint Commission, and Renown Health.
Provide patient care appropriate to the physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety needs of patients across the age range served.
Perform other duties related to Renown Medical Center as needed.