Perform vascular, general, and ultrasound-guided intervention procedures while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include documenting medical orders, applying ALARA principles, and evaluating image quality for radiologists.
Requirements summary
Requires one year of imaging experience and current BLS certification, with a preference for specific ultrasound training. Candidates must be registered or registry-eligible with the ARDMS.
ER at North Valleys, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, located at 7515 Sky Vista Parkway in Reno, will be open 24/7 and welcomes all ages from pediatrics to seniors.
The facility features multiple treatment rooms, including fast-track exam rooms designed to efficiently triage low severity patients.
Also offered are advanced imaging services including ultrasound, CT and X-ray and outpatient lab draws.
Like a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening but emergent conditions.
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Similar to a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including heart attack, stroke, trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening conditions.
If a patient requires a higher level of care, NNMC partners with local EMS providers to transport patients to an appropriate regional hospital. “In alignment with providing the highest quality emergency care, we staff our FED’s with board-certified emergency medicine physicians, ER-trained nurses and techs,” said Travis Anderson, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Northern Nevada Health System. “When a patient experiences a life-threatening emergency, we want to instill confidence that they have access to 24/7 medical services in their neighborhood.” This Ultrasound opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient nightshift schedule.
This position is also responsible for patient safety protocols, maintaining all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.
This role preforms both vascular, general ultrasound and intervention procedures under ultrasound guidance.
Participates in CQI activities.
Job Duties/Responsibilities: Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
Corroborating patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuing information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner prior to patient arrival Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
Evaluating images for technical quality getting all necessary images to ensure the radiologist gets the information needed ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Benefits for full and part time employees: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but not required.
One year of imaging experience.
Prefer specific experience and training in Ultrasound.
Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Current BLS certification.
Willing to take call /standby in Ultrasound department and for NNMC as needed.
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