Diagnostic Medical (Ultrasound) Sonographer

About the Role

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Diagnostic Medical (Ultrasound) Sonographer at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• 12 months of full-time experience within the past 24 months.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients, explain procedures, and provide appropriate care.
• Correctly position the patient for examinations and make necessary adjustments.
• Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Operate ultrasound scanners, including linear, sector, and endovaginal probes, as well as pulse and color Doppler capabilities.
• Receive and interpret requests or instructions for diagnostic ultrasound scans; perform assigned quality control checks of the ultrasound scanners.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations, including but not limited to:
  • Obstetrical sonography, including imaging of all fetal anatomy for accurate dating, growth parameters, and evaluation of fetal abnormalities.
  • Pelvic sonography, including imaging of all pelvic anatomy to assess suspected pathology.
  • Endovaginal sonography exams for accurate assessment of suspected pelvic pathology.
  • Abdominal sonography to include all major organs and systems of the abdomen.
  • Small parts sonography, including scans of the breast, thyroid, and testicles.
  • Limited vascular sonography, including carotid, aortic, and lower extremity venous duplex scans.
• Perform numerous complex sonographic scans on all anatomical areas for in-utero, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Assist radiologists and/or other physicians in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as biopsies, aspirations, and intraoperative localization of lesions.
• Identify abnormalities during testing and determine the need for additional scans of affected areas.
• Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other areas of the body should be scanned.
• Use a detailed understanding of diseases of anatomy to accomplish effective ultrasound scanning and preliminary diagnosis.
• Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment regularly in accordance with department standards.
• Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for ultrasound examinations.
• Recommend necessary repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded and make minor equipment adjustments.
• Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations.
• Program examination equipment and set up scanning techniques.
• Recognize the need for and institute emergency measures for resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Position Highlights

• Excellent work-life balance with freedom from on-call responsibilities.
• Supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to give back and care for Veterans.

For more information, contact Melani B. Alper at 314-744-4248 or melani_alper@spectrumhealth.com.