Ultrasonographer

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Rhode Island is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing records to determine diagnostic needs, documenting findings for radiologists, and communicating with physicians and other staff. The role supports invasive procedures with ultrasound guidance and requires ongoing learning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ultrasound examinations exercising judgment to recognize and record pathologies and abnormalities necessary to provide a diagnosis.
• Review patient’s medical records and clinical information to evaluate the patient’s condition and 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 through 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.

Skills

CPR Certification

Ultrasound procedures

Education

Accredited Ultrasound program

RDMS certification

RVT certification

Job description

Job Summary

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

Duties & 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 the patient’s condition and 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 through 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.

Requirements

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

EEO Statements

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.