Sonographer I

Description Sonographer – No Call | Outpatient Imaging Omaha, NE | Full-Time (M-F) or Part-Time Available Join a Team That Values You! Are you an experienced Ultrasound Technologist looking for a rewarding career with no on-call shifts and a work-life balance that fits your lifestyle? Nebraska Health Imaging is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sonographer to join our outpatient imaging center in Omaha, NE. Whether you're looking for a full-time (Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00pm) or a flexible part-time role, we have options to fit your needs. If you’re RVT-certified (or willing to obtain it within a year) and have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, we want to hear from you! Why Join Us? No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays – Enjoy your personal time! Outpatient Setting – Say goodbye to the high-stress hospital environment. Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside a team that values collaboration and professional growth. Competitive Salary & Benefits – Your hard work is rewarded! Your Role & Impact As a Sonographer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, you will: Perform a variety of sonographic procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Work closely with physicians and healthcare professionals to provide accurate imaging results. Maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and documentation. Optimize imaging techniques for superior diagnostic quality. Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment. Vascular certification is preferred.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the Sonographer: Performs sonographic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record. Corroborates patient's clinical history with physicians order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable. Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures. Records anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician. Assists the physician in gathering sonographic data necessary to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established Sonographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image. Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established Sonographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Identifies and manages emergency situations. Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers. Performs ongoing quality assurance activities and maintains equipment. Performs Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures or examinations as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Optimizes equipment parameters to ensure diagnostic exams are of consistent technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed independent practitioner. Assists a licensed independent practitioner with interventional procedures. Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident. Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate. Assists in maintaining supply inventory. As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary. Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies. Participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET and HEAL when interacting with patients/customers. Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows. Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled. Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

1 year of experience is preferred.

EDUCATION:

Must be a graduate of an approved program of diagnostic sonography.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS). OB, Abdominal and General certification is required upon hire, and RVT certification is required within one year of hire.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Skill in operation of Sonography equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment. Ability to work independently and multitask. Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely. Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology. Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Nebraska Health Imaging - Omaha, NE