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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, Nevada

About this job

This position will support the SMA Rancho Urgent Care Ultrasound department. The Sonographer must verify the patient demographics, ascertain pregnancy status prior to exams. The Sonographer is responsible for quality of images and communication with the Radiologists for interpretation.


 


***This position is full time working variable shifts and floating to other SMA locations as needed for coverage***


 


 


Primary Responsibilities:


 



  • Following physician's orders, performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations. (OB, ABD, Small parts, and Vascular)

  • Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

  • Greets, correctly identifies patient, prepares patient for examination and explains specific procedures to be performed in appropriate confidential area.

  •  Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.

  • Accurately maintains patient imaging records, utilizing the Radiology Information System (R.I.S.), and PACS/Synapse application in accordance with HIPAA and company guidelines, policies and procedures. Monitors the PACs/Synapse and RIS systems for database integrity and proper image transfer.

  • Obtains pertinent medical history from the patient, prepares preliminary reports for radiologist and contacts referring physician when required according to established procedures.

  • Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and ensures adequate supplies are available, contacts service as required.

  • Assists lower level employees in the resolution of complex issues and problems.

  • May also be assigned to other modalities provided incumbent is certified or licensed in those modalities.

  • Will comply with annual mandatory Fit Testing as a job requirement.

  • Responsible for operating sonographic equipment and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.

  • Responsible for daily operations within the Imaging - Ultrasound Department, including patient schedules, reporting equipment failures, and quality assessment.



 

Requirements

Qualifications:


 



  • Graduate of a formally accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.


  • Active certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required.



  • 1-2 years of Ultrasound experience highly preferred.


  • Current CPR certification required.

  • Must be flexible to work overtime and on call as needed.

  • Rotates within Imaging department to include satellite offices as needed, reliable transportation is required.

  • Must be able to work variable shifts as needed to meet staffing needs.



Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Proven ability to effectively communicate technical procedures and results with patients and providers. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of other departments.



Basic computer skills required, RIS and PACS strongly preferred. Knowledge of sonographic equipment required. Knowledge of sonographic procedures and diagnosis required.




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Key Words: Radiology, Ultrasound Tech, Technologist, Sonography, ADRMS, Imaging, Las Vegas, NV