Ultrasound Technician/Sonagrapher
Location: Reno Nevada
Description: Maxim Nurse Staffing is currently interviewing Ultrasound Technician/Sonagrapher right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Perform a variety of specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of anatomical abnormalities.
This position will i! nclude 4 X 10 hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Travelers will have the benefit of both housing and meal stipends. The assignment begins as a 6 week contract with the possibility to extend. We encourage all to apply! As Summer is quickly nearing, the Reno-Tahoe Region is one of the most beautiful regions in the country to spend some quality free time with incredible recreation!
Earn Up To $1700 per week!!!!
Responsibilities include:
- Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones. Assist physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instrument using sonographic techniques.
- Utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations.
- Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an or! al and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiolog! ist. Evaluate quality of sonograms. Determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
- Maintain patient records in division.
- Charge procedures and supplies in RIS. Archive and de-archive ultrasound data. Orient new
- Ultra-sonographers; provide education and training to new sonographers. Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
- Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
- Assist physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instrument using sonographic techniques. Perform ultrasound procedures, doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound, OB-GYN procedures as required.
- Utilize accessory equipment such as selective transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations.
- Prepare patients for procedures, explain pro! cedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist.
- Evaluate quality of sonograms. Determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
- Maintain patient records in division.
- Collaborate in quality control of equipment and filming and obtains service as required.
- Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures.
- Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
- Act in a team leader or leadership capacity on an as needed basis.
- Ensure correct charging of ultrasound procedures and supplies on a daily basis.
- Other duties as assigned
- A certification from an accredited ultrasound/sonography school related field preferred.
- Prefer at least one year of experience as an ultrasound te! chnician/sonographer preferred.
- Excellent verbal communication! and interpersonal skills
- Current BLS card.
- Current TB test or chest x-ray.
- Current physical exam per state or contract requirements.
- Successfully pass all maxim screening exams with a score of 80% or greater.
- Must meet all of maxim's pre-employment screening requirements
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401k Program
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
- Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
- Travel Benefits (as applicable)
- 24 hour on- call service
EOE/AA
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:11:21 GMT