Ultrasound Technologist - PART-TIME - INTERNAL ONLY

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations to help diagnose patient's condition. 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasound technology.
American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) Certification, preferably in Abdomen and Obstetrics.
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 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.
Ability to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment.
Stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone.
Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Specialty Certification in Vascular Sonography.
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.
Assesses patient tolerance.
Assesses pathology.
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.
Efficiently, effectively and safely uses equipment.