Imaging Technologist Ultrasound

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Imaging Tech, you will perform a variety of advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures across diverse imaging modalities, under the general direction of departmental leadership.Every day, you will expertly operate complex imaging equipment, precisely execute imaging protocols, and meticulously monitor patients to ensure their safety and comfort throughout diagnostic and interventional procedures.To be successful in this role, you will skillfully produce high-quality diagnostic images, collaborate effectively with the medical team, and steadfastly advocate for patient safety and optimal outcomes within the imaging environment.

• Job Specific Functions
• Ensures a safe environment related to equipment, bed/cart rails, mental status.
• Provides ultrasound education that includes explanation and rationale for all test, equipment and procedures explaining to patient prior to performance. Allows control and choices over situations and environment as appropriate to condition and situation.
• Allows parents/caregivers to hold neonate during ultrasound medicine procedure when possible.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected neonate/infant/ pediatric responses during ultrasound procedures.
• Keeps parents/caregivers in field of view.

Job Requirements

Required

• Successful completion of a fully accredited (full accreditation means the training program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of AlliedHealth Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a similar, nationally recognized,accrediting agency), training program in the pertinent modality for which the employee is being hired.
• One or more years of experience in the specific modality for which the candidate is being considered.
• Modality specific advance level registry must be obtained within three months of hire date.
• Should any of the above requirements (completion of the program or achieving registration/certification) not be obtained, in the specified timeframe, a single three month extension may be considered and granted at the discretion of the management.
• 1-3 years Must be experienced in operating equipment and evaluating images obtained, including anatomy and pathology so that additional images in varying positions may be obtained if necessary for correct diagnosis. 
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Registered Vascular Technologist
• Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Preferred

• Associates 

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.