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Position TemplateFacility Name: South MeadowsJob Code: 1023397Location Address:
10101 Double R Blvd. Reno, NV 89521Position Information:
Role: Ultrasound Technologist
Facility Department/Cost Center: 400257 Shift:
5x8's Rotating days and varied shifts, could include weekends.
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40 Call Requirements:
No call
Licenses: Active registry with either Cardiovascular Credentialing International (offering, RCS, or RVS) and American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (offering RDMS, RVT, RDCS,)
Required Certifications: CPR certification upon hire. AHA BLS
Experience Required: Minimum two-year clinical experience in the respective departmental required. Experience in OBGYN, small parts, cardiovascular and peds highly preferred.
Additional may be required to float to the needs of the organization up to their competency level. Will be required to 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. Schedule varies based upon department needs. Schedule can include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts.Hospital Information:
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 Renown 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 Renown 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 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 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 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.
.General Comments
The Region s Only Level II Trauma Center in Reno, NVAt Renown Regional Medical Center, you ll find the most advanced care in the region. Our specialists treat complextumors, stop heart attacks before they do serious damage and preform life-saving surgeries with patients back on their
feet in no time.Trauma Center, 2 ER sRenown Regional Medical Center is the only trauma center between Sacramento and Salt Lake City, treating over
80,000 ER and trauma patients a year. We are also home to the region s only
children s hospital, a leading robotic
surgery institute, groundbreaking brain and nerve care, and comprehensive heart and cancer services.
At the Renown Regional Medical Center, you can reap the benefits of a full range of leading-edge services and proceduresperformed by expert medical professionals. Our facilities and technologies are state-of-the-art. Here s a quick rundown of
procedures and technologies -
put to use to improve the health and well-being in our community.
We instituted the first and only accredited heart failure center in northern Nevada
We founded northern Nevada s first and only Institute for Neurosciences
We brought the first low-dose CT imaging to the region
We brought the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System to northern Nevada
We implemented the first dedicated PET/CT scanner, Biplane Angiography and the newest 3T MRI technologies to the region
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