Medical Sonographer

NPT Newport Hospital; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Hospital is seeking an experienced ultrasound technologist to perform complex diagnostic ultrasound exams across abdominal, obstetric, vascular and pelvic studies. The role includes patient education, coordination with radiologists, and ensuring safety and equipment readiness.

The ideal candidate has ARDMS registration, CPR certification, and at least two years of ultrasound experience, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working with patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with allied health training and two years of ultrasound experience.
• ARDMS registration required for experienced sonographers; new grads must obtain within 6 months.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic ultrasound exams including abdominal, obstetric, vascular, and pelvic studies.
• Provides routine ultrasound and vascular services to patients of all ages.
• Assists radiologists and surgeons, including biopsies and procedures as needed.
• Maintains equipment, room setup, and patient safety throughout examinations.

Skills

ARDMS registration

CPR certification

Ultrasound experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Allied health training

Tools

Ultrasound equipment with Doppler

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 Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

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

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.