Ultrasound Technician
Company: Argent Technologies, LLC
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician will provide services on an
as needed basis at the Southern Nevada VA Healthcare System,
located at 6900 North Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89086 in the
radiology department. Scheduling: Scheduling will be done by the VA
and will be done with 24 hour notice. Actual workdays will be
scheduled according to staffing needs and are subject to change at
short notice, but advance notice will be given when possible.
On-Call: All on-call is scheduled by management. All contracted
staff are entitled to overtime but it must be pre-approved by the
department manager and by Argent Technologies, LLC. Assigned
Shifts: Shifts may consist of 4, 10 or 12 hours- not to exceed 40
hours per week. Shifts include weekends weekdays, swings and
graveyard shifts. Qualifications: Possess and evidence of ARRT
registration or be ARRT registered Speak, read and write English
fluently Ability to complete all required paperwork and provide
copies when requested Ability to complete VA orientation Ability to
complete favorable Background and Drug Screening Ability to adhere
to VA healthcare systems policies and procedures Ability to work as
scheduled by supervisor Specific Tasks: The services to be provided
to the Radiology Service are to include intermittent staffing
support for CT, MRI, US, and Administrative MSA. Each modality
listed have differing requirements and may need to be filled on an
immediate basis. The contractor shall provide services for. ---
Balances the needs of the patients and staff while still performing
complex scans and procedures. --- Demonstrates appropriate
techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record,
significant others, and health care providers. --- Access factors
that may contraindicate the procedure. --- Maintains knowledge of
physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and
universal precautions. --- Knowledgeable in pre-procedural,
procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. --- Knowledge of
Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements. --- Ability to
communicate effectively and professionally with employees at
varying grade levels. --- Ability to provide, or provide for, staff
development and training. --- Ability to manage and supervise
employees if required. --- Provide the overall knowledge, skills,
and abilities to conduct diagnostic ultrasound examinations in
complex and unusual cases. --- Ability to perform diagnostic
ultrasound examination on multiple areas of the body, including,
but not limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, transvaginal, chest, small
parts, thyroid, breast, and scrotum. --- Ability to perform
vascular studies such as vertebral, renal artery, aortic aneurysm,
portal- systemic shunts, etc. --- Ability to assist radiologists
with biopsy procedures determining the location, depth, and
required needle angle for the lesion to be sampled. --- Ability to
assist in surgical procedures and fluid aspirations. --- Performs
ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest and
extremities, retroperitoneal space for the purpose of acquiring
high-quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and
treatment of patient medical disorders. --- Advises radiologists of
significant abnormalities that would require their immediate
attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing
examination. --- Participates in the training of physicians,
students, and radiology technicians so that these individuals may
acquire an understanding of the principles of ultrasound and how it
relates to other diagnostic exams. --- Makes multiple simultaneous
settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to insure
accurate results. On the basis of Radiologic findings, determines
necessary ultrasonic procedures to yield definitive diagnostic
findings. --- Reviews new developments in the field and recommends
to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the
section. --- Responsible to the radiologists and supervisor for the
quality and quantity of sonographic exams performed in order to
assure a high level of acceptability of images while minimizing the
need for repeats or recalls. --- Keeps abreast of technological
advances in the fields of Radiology and incorporates these advances
and incorporates these advances into in-service educational
programs for the nursing and physician staff. --- Responsible for
explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will
comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may
occur as a result of the exam. May be required by procedure or
patient's condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic
reactions and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation. --- Receives
and interprets radiology requests. Inputs pertinent radiology
information into computer. A register, requests, cancels and edits
exams via the computer radiology information system (RIS). ---
Properly identifies the patient and the images. This is essential
so that mistaken identity of images to patients does not occur. The
sonographer must be certain that patient identification and the
requests are identical. --- Assists radiologists in the performance
of exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques, such as needle
biopsies/aspiration under ultrasound guidance. This requires
"scrub-in technique," preparation of sterile trays, preparation of
contrast, supplying of catheters and needles, sterile assurance of
the patient and equipment that may come in contact with the sterile
field with the purpose of assuring that all preventive measures
have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient. This is
done to minimize hazards associated with invasive procedures and
involves the use of sterile packs, gloves, syringes, needles,
catheters, cleanup trays, etc., after exam is completed. Adheres to
hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with
emphasis on sterile technique; the storage of sterile supplies; the
disposal of body fluids and 'sharps'; proper attire; hand washing
practices; and continuing education. --- Ability to vary tests or
treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient's
individual medical conditions and body habitus. --- Interviews
patient obtaining pertinent medical history and precise medication
usage as it pertains to the ordered procedure. Explains to
competent patients the rationale of procedures and instructions on
how to complete the procedure. --- Performs sonographic exams at
the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic images
to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable
to be brought to the Imaging Section due to incapacity or surgical
procedures. --- Responsible for cleanliness (to assure that the
ultrasound equipment is clean and sanitary) and --- Must report
equipment malfunction in a timely manner to the supervisor. ---
Incumbent must be professional, cooperative, and be able to work
with other employees. --- Maintains records and files of exams
performed on patients. This includes the maintenance of patient
logbooks registration and editing of patient exams in the
computerized information system and completion radiology notes in
the CPRS package. --- Ensures that images are successfully
transmitted to PACS and are available for Radiologic interpretation
(this should be accomplished as soon as the study is completed).
--- Supports radiologist or other medical officers to produce
studies used to diagnose medical conditions. --- Employee
understands and carries out the requests made by physicians or
seeks assistance of the supervisor or a higher graded technologist
when an uncommon, unique or new procedure is required. ---
Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by
physicians. Confers with radiologist to establish requirements of
non-standard examinations. --- Employee understands, carries out,
or oversees the work of lower-grade technicians/technologists to
accommodate requests. --- Secures the confidence and cooperation of
patients during procedures. Explains procedures, positions patients
for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as
appropriate. Varies procedures or positions to adjust for patients'
medical conditions. --- Reviews radiology requests for technical
soundness, accuracy, and conformity to policy and established
requirements. Properly identifies patient and images upon
completion of procedure. --- Selects and sets technical factors for
very difficult radiographic examinations. Sets up the procedure
room. Assures that contrast materials, or other required equipment
and supplies are present and labeled appropriately. Sets up and
adjusts accessory equipment required and produce images necessary
for requested procedures. As required by procedure or patient's
condition, monitors vital signs and notifies radiologist of
significant changes. Administers first aid and basic life support
(BLS) commensurate with skill level and/or training. ---
Independently performs general and specialized sonographic
procedures in advanced levels of complex treatment situations. ---
Sets up the procedure room and prepares contrast materials under
the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing
exams requiring injectable contrast. In the case of injected media,
a patient consent form must be obtained.stocking adequate levels of
supplies in assigned areas. --- Performs qualified sonographic
exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing
diagnostic exams to the surgeons and professional staff on patients
that are unable to be scanned in Radiology Service. --- Works
independently, operating all qualified Radiography Computerized
Systems and equipment assigned. Computed and/or Digital and/or
direct Radiography and all computerized/digital equipment that
feeds the Imaging Network Structure (PACS, i.e. Picture Archiving
Computerized System), to perform all routine and complex x-ray
examinations. --- Incumbent is responsible for application of
proper patient identification and examination demographics through
the VISTA, CPRS, and modality computerized station. --- Practices
radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and
self. This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead
shields, lead-lined walls, and collimation. The technologists to
assure compliance to radiation regulations wear film badges. The
incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety
policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in
quality assurance activities as directed. Ensures ALARA principle
is applied (as low as reasonably achievable). Participates in
yearly visual and fluoroscopic inspections of Lead Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) for the entire VA Medical Center, VA
Clinics, and VA Dental Services. --- Utilizing the PCR Reader
(computerized image reader) enters procedure images into the
Imaging Network (PACS) and validates its accuracy. Through the Easy
Vision workstation (a computerized post-processing terminal),
manipulates images/processes raw data to finely- tune quality. Upon
completion of post-processing and quality control process,
transmits completed studies to archive via the imaging network
(PACS) for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist(s). ---
Incumbent will rotate to facility within VASNHS and/or work area
assigned department managers. --- Incumbent will work overtime, and
on-call as assigned by the supervisor to cover day shift, swing
shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays. --- Performs cleaning
and documentation of appropriate equipment and patient care areas
and orders necessary supplies to maintain necessary stock levels.
--- Performs routine checks and recognizes and reports
malfunctioning equipment to ensure repair. --- Performs
administrative duties in order to accomplish the mission to
include, but not limited to, scheduling, patient check-in/out, file
room duties including mailing, printing film, and burning CD's. ---
The incumbent must read and respond to all e-mail in a timely
manner. --- Incumbent must perform all duties necessary to comply
with regulatory agencies to include, but not limited to, ACR, FDA
MQSA, SOARS, NHPP, NRC, SNM. --- Practices radiation and MRI safety
in order to reduce exposure and ensure safety to patient, staff and
self. This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead
shields, lead-lined walls, collimation and following radiation and
MRI safety standards. --- Participates in safety programs such as
dosimetry as well as radiation and MRI safety training. The
incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety
policies/procedures/memorandum of the medical center and
participate in quality assurance activities, performance
improvement projects, and drills as directed to ensure patient and
employee safety. --- Must participate in assigned departmental
committees and code teams as determined by the Chief of Radiology
or designee. --- Set up or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment
(RME) as applicable and be certified annually on the specific
equipment for which they are responsible. --- Adheres to
departmental leave and dress policy. --- Performs other related
duties as assigned within scope. Employment Type: Full Time Years
Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Argent Technologies, LLC, North Las Vegas , Ultrasound Technician, Professions , North Las Vegas, Nevada
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