Ultrasound Technologist
$81,453–$125,674 year
On-siteLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
EXPIREDLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$81,453–$125,674 yearLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Perform ultrasound examinations under physician direction to identify abnormalities for patient diagnosis, ensuring proper identification, order verification, and patient preparation. Execute exams per department protocol, review images for quality and accuracy, and complete studies within time limits while maintaining ARDMS competency and modality-specific skills. Assist and instruct students and other radiology techs on protocols, positioning, and equipment operation. Provide patient education, ensure comfort, and address concerns while practicing appropriate infection control and sterile techniques. Operate clinical equipment and information systems to ensure image quality, keep accurate records of procedures and adverse reactions, and follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, and reporting equipment failures.
Required Qualifications
- Must have completed a minimum of two additional years of experience relevant to the department post obtaining Ultrasound Tech I.
- Primary Children's one of the two years must be pediatric experience
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registry - Successful completion of one additional registry pertinent to the department beyond Ultrasound Technologist I or (SPI + 2 registries).
- Options include Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, Vascular, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).
- Primary Children's one of the two registries must be pediatric
- Health Services\BCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)
- Must be able to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
- Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
- This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
- Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
- This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Must have completed a minimum of two additional years of experience relevant to the department post obtaining Ultrasound Tech I.
- Primary Children's one of the two years must be pediatric experience
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registry - Successful completion of one additional registry pertinent to the department beyond Ultrasound Technologist I or (SPI + 2 registries).
- Options include Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), abdominal, neuro, breast, pediatric, Vascular, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).
- Primary Children's one of the two registries must be pediatric
- Health Services\BCLS - Basic life support (Certification for Healthcare Providers)
- Must be able to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
- Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
- This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
- Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
- This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- 1 or more years of experience.
- Additional experience
- Additional registries
- Vascular experience
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