Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem*

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IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• 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.

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!

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.

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!

Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.