OrthoNebraska is adding a Ultrasound Tech to our team! Now more than ever, there is a rise in on-demand healthcare. At OrthoNebraska, we strive to make the region’s most highly rated orthopedic care easier to access for our patients, whenever and wherever they are! We stay true to what has made OrthoNebraska so successful, by embracing the journey and providing an unmatched experience. Come join our team of committed experts working together to support each patient, and each other.

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all healthcare workers, as well as individuals who interact with healthcare workers in a work setting, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. At this time, fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. As a condition of employment, newly hired team members will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or apply for a medical or religious exemption.

Department/Position Details/Duties:

• Performs quality diagnostic medical Sonograms, to acquire appropriate images and accurate diagnostic information for interpretation by a supervising radiologist.
• Perform the minimal required safety evaluations on sonography equipment by following established guidelines to detect problems that could cause equipment to fail or pose a safety hazard to the patient / staff
• Responsible for the accurate patient assessment
• Provide a high level of verbal communication to calm and reassure the emotional needs of the patient for the benefit of the patient and the hospital with respect to patient care
• Maintain the various supplies in the rooms by using good organizational skills to provide efficient and effective departmental operations
• Maintain good working relationships with associates and staff
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Attend mandatory educational programs.
• Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Formal education or work experience in vascular ultrasound preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ARRT certification preferred.
• Current ARDMS certification.

Experience:

• Experience with diagnostic ultrasound equipment, personal computers, PACS, accessories, carts and wheelchairs, biopsy supplies, med-surgical supplies (trays, specialty needles/products, etc.), general supplies (gloves, needles, basins, urinals, etc.), approved disinfecting and cleaning solutions, and general office materials/equipment required.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

Physical:

• This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.