Ultrasonographer

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Warwick is looking for a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures. The role includes reviewing patient records, assisting physicians in invasive procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Candidates must graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program and hold essential certifications such as RDMS and CPR. Join a team committed to medical excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform ultrasound examinations and assist in invasive procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge by attending seminars and reading journals.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations with judgement to identify pathologies.
• Review patient medical records to evaluate conditions for diagnosis.
• Document findings and communicate with radiologists and other staff.
• Assist physicians in invasive procedures using ultrasound guidance.

Skills

Ultrasound examinations

Patient care and comfort

Documentation and communication

Invasive procedure assistance

Education

Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound program

CPR Certification

RDMS certification

RVT certification

Job description

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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 evaluate 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.