Echo Technologist

Hospital
ECHO
Days, rotating call
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ARDCS or RCS Facility Name: Renown Regional Medical Center Job Code: 220511 Location Address:1155 Mill St Reno NV 89502 Position Information: • Role: Ultrasound Technologist Inpatient • Facility Department/Cost Center: 200268 • Shift: Days to be discussed during interview • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40 • Call Requirements: To be discussed during interview. • Licenses: Active registry with either Cardiovascular Credentialing International offering RCS or RVS or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography offering RDMS RVT RDCS The Ultrasound Specialist must hold active registries in both cardiac and vascular ultrasound or general and vascular ultrasound. • Required Certifications: CPR certification upon hire. AHA BLS within 60 days of hire • Experience Required: Minimum two year clinical experience in the respective departmental required. Additional Comments: Travelers may be required to float to the needs of the organization up to their competency level. May be required to work major holidays and pick up one additional shift during schedule period. Renown has the right to call off without penalty 48 hours for low census per 13-week contract. This may be full or partial shifts. Disclaimer: The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Position Purpose Under the general direction of a physician and the department supervisor the Sonographer specializing in either Cardiac Vascular or General areas performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Cardiac Ultrasound Technologists perform diagnostic procedures of the heart per protocol for the diagnosis treatment and prevention of cardiac disease processes in accordance with industry Federal State Joint Commission ICAEL ASE and Renown Health standards and requirements. Vascular Ultrasound Technologists perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems of the body per protocol for the diagnosis treatment and prevention of peripheral venous peripheral arterial intracranial and extracranial disease processes in accordance with industry Federal State and Joint Commission ICAVL SVU and Renown Standards and requirements. General Ultrasound Technologists perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures of various organs and soft tissue of the body per protocol for the diagnosis treatment and prevention of peripheral vascular cerebral vascular and systemic disease processes in accordance with industry Federal State and Joint Commission ACR and Renown Health standards and requirements. The various Sonographers carry out the physician's orders by following established protocols and care standards to insure improved patient outcomes. In conjunction with leadership this position is responsible for delivering patient care through proper execution of care standards physician orders and advanced imaging skills while supporting the vision and mission of Renown Health Systems.Nature and Scope The major challenges to this position include but are not limited to operate a variety of sophisticated ultrasonic imaging units and reading and reporting systems. The technologist is responsible for keeping current on technological advances within all aspects of imaging according to the modality the sonographer is specialized in. The sonographer must acquire the necessary skills to perform new ultrasonic examination and modalities as they are added to the department product line. The sonographer will review images for identification technique and completeness according to the governing body of that specific modality i.e. American Society of Echocardiography and ICAEL for cardiac ultrasound the SDMS and ACR for diagnostic ultrasound and the SVU and ICAVL for vascular ultrasound. The Sonographer will function as a role model and professional resource to patients physicians peers and the general public in a manner consistent with the values and standards of conduct of Renown Health. The sonographer will provide training to new department staff members and sonography students. They will participate in educational sessions contribution technical and professional knowledge to students allied health professionals and physicians. The Sonographer is responsible for performing all types of ultrasonic examinations according to the modality he or she is specialized in and various exams specific to modality will include some invasive techniques such as: cardiac ultrasound- the use of approved contrast agents or agitated saline according to policy general ultrasound- paracentesis thoracentesis and biopsy exams etc. according to policy and vascular ultrasound- involvement with line placement and thrombin injection exams etc all exams including these types of exams will be followed according to policy. Examinations may be performed in the respective ultrasound department or any other department or nursing floor as required. The sonographer will actively participate and cooperate in the accreditation and re-accreditation application process for each respective modality. The sonographer will perform other duties or assignments as requested by the department supervisor including but not limited to checking code blue carts eye wash stations blanket warmers refrigerators cleaning and maintaining equipment and the lab and meeting all requirements set forth by our governing and accreditation bodies Federal State Joint Commission and Renown Health requirements. Apply the technical skills required to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical motor/sensory psychosocial and safety appropriate to patients served ranging in age from infant child adolescent adult and geriatric and meet standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age-specific competency standards. The incumbent may be asked to perform other job duties related to Renown Medical Center as needed. The incumbent may be responsible for mentoring Ultrasound Students from a CAAHEP program. This will consist of teaching the students departmental protocols equipment operation proper documentation and paperwork while achieving the best possible Ultrasound Image. These objectives will help prepare the students to become a Registered Sonographer. This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible sonographic image quality. This position must be proficient in the use of ultrasound imaging systems. This position will require training and general knowledge attained to operate the hospital and department computer systems.

Position: Sonographer
Specialty/Modality: Sonography - Echocardiology
Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), ARDMS-RDCS (AE) Adult

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Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with Company Contribution
Loyalty and Referral Bonuses
Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing
Dedicated Recruiters
24/7 Customer Care Line
Licensure Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits Include Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident
Equal Employment Opportunity
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