We are looking for a compassionate and skilled ultrasound technician to be responsible for operating sonographic scanners to capture images of patients' internal organs and expectant mothers' developing fetuses. The ultrasound technician may specialize or work in a broad array of specialties including obstetric and gynecological ultrasounds, and neurological, breast, heart, or abdominal sonography. You may also assist radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedure and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

NOTE: The candidate's driving license must be 60 miles from the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support.
• Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged.
• Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
• Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes.
• Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
• Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone.
• Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms.
• Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Requirements:

• Non-Negotiables:Minimum two-years clinical experience in the respective departmental modalities required.
• Active registry with either Cardiovascular Credentialing International (offering RCS or RVS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (offering RVT or RDCS) in the specialty of Adult or Pediatric echocardiography and Vascular Technology.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $44.38 - $91.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RDCS (Preferred)
• ARDMS (Required)
• RVT (Required)
• Covid vaccine card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Reno, NV 89502 (Required)

Work Location: In person