Per Diem Ultrasound Tech - Southwest Medical - Las Vegas, NV - Full-time / Part-time

Southwest Medical part of OPTUMcare is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
 
This position will support SMA and the growth expansion of imaging services. 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 will float to various 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

Required Qualifications:


Graduate of a formally accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Active certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Current CPR certification
Must be flexible to work overtime and on call as needed
Rotates within Imaging department to include satellite offices as needed, Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area
Must be able to work variable shifts as needed to meet staffing needs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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
Knowledge of sonographic procedures and diagnosis
Preferred Qualifications:


1-2 years of Ultrasound experience
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Job Keywords: Ultrasound Technologist, ARDMS, ARRT, Hospital, Urgent Care, Las Vegas, NV, Nevada
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