Ultrasound Sonographer
Lincoln, NE
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Sonographer with at least 2 years of experience and ARDMS and BLS (AHA) certifications to join an acute care ultrasound team.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care setting on the Sonography/Ultrasound unit
• Performs all general ultrasound studies, breast biopsies, interventional radiology procedures, OR cases, NICU baby imaging, and dopplers
• Patient caseload averages 10-12 scans per tech per day
• Department uses Siemens Sequoia equipment and Trophon for probe cleaning
• EMR is EPIC and PACS is McKesson; experience preferred
• Shift is Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM with 8-hour shifts
• Call requirement is every other weekend (Friday 7:00 PM–Saturday 7:00 AM, Saturday 7:00 AM–Sunday 7:00 AM), and two rotating weekday nights (7:00 PM–6:00 AM)
• When volumes are low, may help transport patients for other modalities
• Must communicate and document well with radiologists and other healthcare providers
• Slate grey scrubs are required
• Orientation provided by department supervisor
• Cell phone communication is mandatory; personal and work email addresses will be used
• Radiologist is in-house during shifts
• No IV starts required
• Must provide a copy of the driver's license for eligibility verification based on a 50-mile radius rule
• Rotating holiday coverage is expected (2 holidays, if within contract)
• Returning candidates must not have been employed by the health system in the past year

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of sonography experience required
• Active ARDMS certification in general, cardiac, or vascular sonography
• Current BLS (AHA) certification
• Active state or compact license required if applicable; pending licenses not accepted
• Experienced in breast imaging, procedures, and NICU imaging
• Driver's license required for employment eligibility standards
• Two professional references required, including one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts