Ultrasound Tech - Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by the attending physician.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of accredited imaging based school.

Certification required: 

• Current BLS certification required.

Certification preferred:

• ARDMS – American Registered Diagnostic Sonographer Registered or completed within 6 months of eligibility.

OR

• ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist with certification in sonography RT (R) (S).

Minimum Work Experience:

• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient Care

• Review medical records for patient history and supporting clinical data.
• Explain procedure to patient; provide patient care, support, comfort, safety and confidentiality.
• Select equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.

Ultrasound

• Perform all ultrasound techniques and examinations offered at this facility.
• Display a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology to obtain optin1al studies.
• Select and record preliminary study results on work sheet.
• Make pertinent measurements and label.
• Direct study to Radiologist for interpretation.
• Consult with Radiologist about unusual scans and assist with interpretation.
• Provide written unofficial reports and worksheets of examination.

Reports

• Select and record preliminary study results on work sheet.
• Make pertinent measurements and label.
• Direct study to Radiologist for interpretation.
• Consult with Radiologist about unusual scans and assist with Interpretation.
• Provide written unofficial reports and worksheets of examination.
• Assist physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, thoracentesis and other invasive procedures as needed, maintaining sterile technique. 
• Maintain ultrasonography equipment. Recognize malfunctions and need for servicing. Ensure quality control procedures are maintained. Order department supplies.

BENEFITS:

• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental, Vanguard 401(k) with match and Flexible Spending Account.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
• and More...

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!