Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology
Reno, Nevada
Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer - Radiology

Location: Reno, Nevada
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures specializing in two or more areas such as Cardiac, Vascular, or General ultrasound.
• Operate sophisticated ultrasonic imaging units and reading/reporting systems.
• Review images for identification, technique, and completeness according to modality-specific governing bodies (e.g., American Society of Echocardiography, ICAEL, SDMS, ACR, SVU, ICAVL).
• Perform invasive ultrasound procedures as applicable to specialty, including:

  • Cardiac: use of approved contrast agents or agitated saline.
  • General: paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsy exams.
  • Vascular: line placement, thrombin injection exams.
• May be required to float to other departments within competency level.
• Expected to pick up one additional shift during the schedule period.
• Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, Tuesday to Friday, 7pm-5:30am; may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts.
• Participate in accreditation and re-accreditation processes for modalities.
• Provide training and mentorship to new staff and sonography students from CAAHEP programs.
• Perform additional duties such as equipment maintenance, checking emergency carts, and meeting all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Serve patients across all age groups: infant through geriatric.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Certification: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• CPR certification upon hire; American Heart Association BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.

Additional Information

• This position requires proficiency in ultrasound imaging systems and hospital computer systems.
• The role involves technical decision-making to ensure optimal sonographic image quality.
• May perform exams in ultrasound department or other hospital areas as needed.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Work Environment & Facility Highlights

• Level II Trauma Center with advanced care capabilities.
• Exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and procedures including:

  • Accredited heart failure center.
  • Institute for Neurosciences.
  • Low-dose CT imaging.
  • Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.
  • PET/CT scanner, Biplane Angiography, and 3T MRI technologies.

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (Tuesday through Friday, 7pm to 5:30am).
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview.