Medical Sonographer

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health Newport Hospital seeks an ultrasound technologist to perform complex diagnostic ultrasound exams across adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including obstetric and vascular studies, using Doppler and portable ultrasound systems.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, patient preparation, image acquisition, preliminary radiologist review, adherence to infection control, CPR certification maintained, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and completion of an allied health training program.
• ARDMS registration required for experienced Sonographer; new graduates must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex abdominal, gallbladder, renal, aorta and spleen exams on all ages.
• Provide vascular studies including Doppler, venous mapping and graft surveillance.
• Assist radiologists with procedures and provide preliminary interpretation.
• Ensure proper room setup, patient safety, and adherence to infection control procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment and RIS/PACS imaging systems.
• Maintain patient records and complete RIS order entries and scheduling.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma + allied health training

Tools

Ultrasound equipment with Doppler

PACS/RIS systems

Job description

SUMMARY:

Performs complex technical procedures utilizing medical diagnostic ultrasound equipment and an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce diagnostic sonograms. Provides routine ultrasound and vascular services to patients of all ages, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates understanding of Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
• Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Reviews policies and procedures
• Reviews Employee Handbook.
• Completes mandatory education:
• Hospital-wide
• Department-specific
• Job-specific
• Participates in department and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Maintains Current CPR Certification
• Practices aseptic techniques and infection control procedures. Conducts visual checks of equipment prior to each use to ensure safe condition.
• Introduces self to patient, confirms patient's name, date of birth and exam to be done. Prior to exam, on in-house patients check order in POM; private patient check for request form.
• Explains procedure to the patient:
• Explains exam to adult
• Explains exam to child with adult present
• Performs routine abdominal, gallbladder, renal, aorta, and spleen exams.
• Adults
• Adolescents
• Children
• Provides technical assistance to surgeons/radiologists for:
• Vacuum assisted breast biopsies
• Liver biopsies
• Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
• Cyst aspirations
• FNA Thyroid/Breast Biopsy
• Performs routine pelvic ultrasounds on:
• Adults
• Adolescents
• Children
• Performs obstetrical studies on adults and adolescents, to include:
• Single gestation
• Multiple gestation
• Transvaginal
• Translabial
• Assists obstetrician with amniocentesis for single and/or multiple gestation using Indigo Carmen Dye.
• Performs small part studies on:
• Breast
• Thyroid
• Testicle
• Operates ultrasound equipment with Doppler and Vascular Capabilities:
• Ultrasound Portable Machine
• PVR Machine Performs the following vascular studies:
• Venous studies
• Vein mappings and graft surveillance
• Doppler and color Doppler venousrterial studies
• Carotid and subclavian arterial studies
• Doppler upper and lower extremities
• Pressure volume studies
• Provides radiologists with preliminary interpretation and reviews each case with radiologists.
• Sets up room and equipment appropriately.
• Monitors patient's condition during examinations.
• Utilizes color printer camera for imaging and demonstrates ability to:
• Load film and cartridge
• Trouble shoot errors
• Performs check on department crash cart and defibrillator
• Demonstrates competency in using digital PACs system for viewing, retrieving and merging images
• Demonstrates ability to use/trouble shoot Teleradiology and RIS systems
• Stocks and cleans work area.
• Performs all office functions, to include RIS order entries and scheduling.
• QA’s and verifies patients in the RIS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation, or equivalent, and satisfactory completion of allied health training program and two years of ultrasound experience in a clinical setting.
• ARDMS registration required for experienced Sonographer, new graduates must obtain ARDMS registration within 6 months of new hire date.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk1-3 hours, lift 50 lbs with good body mechanics, twist and bend frequently.
• Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work with extensive deviation, pinching and frequent fine motor skills.
• Far and near vision must be accurate at 20/20 with accurate depth perception, able to discriminate between red-green and blue-violet.
• Must hear whisper at 20 feet.

Pay Range:

$39.56-$65.28

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes