Sonographer - Reno Nevada

Company: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posted On: 01/19/2025

Day shift ultrasound/sonographer - Reno, NV Must be proficient in two areas of ultrasound: General, Vacsular, Echo 40 hours per week, $3000/week Position Purpose Under the general direction of a physician and the department supervisor, the Sonographer Specialist, specializing in two or more areas such as: Cardiac, Vascular, or General areas, performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Cardiac Ultrasound Technicians 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 our health standards and requirements Vascular Ultrasound Technicians 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 our standards and requirements. General Ultrasound Technicians 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 our 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 our hospital. 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 our 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 our hospital 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 student(s) 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. Concentric Staffing is a premier full-service staffing agency that specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with 13-week travel contracts nationwide. We have numerous opportunities available in all imaging areas, including MRI, CT, Cath Lab, Ultrasound (General, Vascular, and Echo), Interventional Radiology, EP, Nuclear Medicine, and X-Ray. Your recruiter will also serve as your dedicated account manager, providing personalized support and guidance throughout your assignment. We are committed to helping you secure the right contracts and ensuring you are well-prepared for your travel adventures. This specific contract will be overseen by Senior Imaging Recruiter Patrick Vondra, a seasoned professional with a decade of experience in staffing imaging technologists for travel contracts. He has a proven track record of high placement to submissions ratios and frequently receives contract extensions for his candidates, ensuring long-term success and satisfaction. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Bonus/Commission: No More...

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