Ultrasonographer

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a diagnostic ultrasound professional to provide quality ultrasound procedures and ensure patient comfort and safety within our Rhode Island facilities. You will independently perform exams, review clinical information, document findings for radiologists, and assist with invasive procedures using ultrasound guidance.

Ongoing education and collaboration with referring physicians, nursing staff, and other departments are expected; familiarity with safety protocols and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program.
• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent.
• CPR Certification required. RDMS required. RVT required (Certified Ultrasonographer position only).

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ultrasound examinations and record pathologies and abnormalities necessary to provide a diagnosis.
• Review patient records and clinical information to determine the diagnostic information sought.
• Summarize and document findings for radiologists and communicate with referring physicians, radiologists, nursing staff and other departments about the examination.
• Maintain current knowledge of the specialty by attending seminars, in-services and reading journals.
• Assist specialty physicians in performing invasive procedures by providing ultrasound guidance for needle entrance.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

RDMS

RVT

Education

Graduated from an accredited Ultrasound program

Job description

Primary Function

Responsible for providing quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the care needed to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ultrasound examinations exercising judgment to recognize and record pathologists and abnormalities necessary to provide a diagnosis.
• Review patient’s medical records and clinical information to evaluates patient’s condition and to determine the diagnostic information the physician is seeking.
• Summarize and document findings for radiologists and communicate with referring physicians, radiologists, nursing staff and other departments about the examination.
• Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars, in-services and reading journals
• Assist specialty physicians in performing invasive procedures (e.g., amniocentesis and biopsies) by providing ultrasound guidance for needle entrance.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program required. A minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. CPR Certification required. RDMS required. RVT required (Certified Ultrasonographer position only).

Care New England Health System (CNE)

and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.