ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST, ER @ North Valleys, Full Time Nights

UHS•Reno, NV

21d•Onsite

About The Position

ER at North Valleys, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, located at 7515 Sky Vista Parkway in Reno, will be open 24/7 and welcomes all ages from pediatrics to seniors. The facility features multiple treatment rooms, including fast-track exam rooms designed to efficiently triage low severity patients. Also offered are advanced imaging services including ultrasound, CT and X-ray and outpatient lab draws. Like a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening but emergent conditions. Learn more at nnhs.com. Similar to a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including heart attack, stroke, trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening conditions. If a patient requires a higher level of care, NNMC partners with local EMS providers to transport patients to an appropriate regional hospital. “In alignment with providing the highest quality emergency care, we staff our FED’s with board-certified emergency medicine physicians, ER-trained nurses and techs,” said Travis Anderson, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Northern Nevada Health System. “When a patient experiences a life-threatening emergency, we want to instill confidence that they have access to 24/7 medical services in their neighborhood.” This Ultrasound opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient nightshift schedule. This position is also responsible for patient safety protocols, maintaining all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. This role preforms both vascular, general ultrasound and intervention procedures under ultrasound guidance. Participates in CQI activities.

Requirements

One year of imaging experience.
Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Current BLS certification.
Willing to take call /standby in Ultrasound department and for NNMC as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but not required.
Prefer specific experience and training in Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborating patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuing information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner prior to patient arrival
Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
Evaluating images for technical quality getting all necessary images to ensure the radiologist gets the information needed ensuring proper identification is recorded.