Ultrasound Technologist (Part-Time)

Rhode Island Medical Imaging; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing education reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Rhode Island Medical Imaging seeks a part-time ultrasound technologist willing to float to other RI locations. The role requires travel and flexibility to cover multiple sites as needed while maintaining high-quality diagnostic imaging.

Candidates should have formal ultrasound training, ARDMS registration, and experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular ultrasound. RVT/RVS certification must be obtained within one year of hire. Join a team recognized for imaging excellence.

Qualifications

• Formal training in an accredited School of Ultrasound or equivalent program.
• 1 year of formal training or 1 year of diagnostic medical sonography experience.
• Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular ultrasound.
• Must obtain and maintain RVT or RVS certification within 1 year of hire or after completing accredited program.
• Must be ARDMS registered in at least one application and current with CME requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Maintain high accuracy in ultrasound image production, recognition, and analysis.
• Apply ALARA principles in imaging.
• Greet and inform patients, obtain medical history, and provide instructions.
• Operate ultrasound equipment per procedures and routines.
• Perform quality control and ensure equipment operation.
• Report equipment concerns immediately.
• Communicate effectively with patients and radiologists.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Coordinate with staff to assist during lulls and support other areas.
• Inform Site Manager when supplies are low and reorder as needed.
• Provide technologist duties as scheduled and assist radiologists when required.
• Work with and teach new staff or students as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Patient communication

ALARA principles

Independent judgment

Education

Formal ultrasound training

Job description

Rhode Island Medical Imaging is currently offering a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance!*

SUMMARY

This position will require flexibility and floating to our other locations as needed; must be willing to travel.

SCHEDULE

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
• Part-time float position

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in the production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for diagnosis. Review images to ensure acceptable quality and completeness for diagnostic purposes.
• Possess, utilize, and maintain knowledge about the bioeffects of high-frequency sound waves, applying principles of ALARA.
• Accommodate the next available patient at all times. Receive and greet patients, obtain necessary medical history, and provide patients with procedure instructions/information. Handlepatients in a caring, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Operate equipment according to specific/recognized procedures and in accordance with established routines and techniques.
• Perform quality control procedures when required and ensure proper operation of equipment at all times.
• Responsible for immediately reporting any concerns related to equipment operation.
• Must remain sensitive to the needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Utilize critical thinking and use independent, professional, and ethical judgment in all aspects of work.
• Follow prescribed techniques and procedures for maintenance of aseptic conditions.
• Ensure that images, examination requisitions, and other related records are properly completed with the correct patient identification, statistical, and billing information.
• During lulls in technical duties, coordinate with reception and other personnel to provide additional assistance outside of primary areas of responsibility.
• Inform the Site Manager when supplies are low and order necessary supplies to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the unit, as needed.
• Available, as scheduled, to provide technologist duties at specified times and places assigned. Assist the Radiologist when required.
• Work with, assist, and/or teach new employees and/or students as assigned.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• One year of formal training in an accredited School of Ultrasound and/or one yearof experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
• Experience in Abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, and Vascular Ultrasound is required.
• Exceptional communication skills with patients, fellow colleagues, and Radiologists.
• Sonographers must obtain RVT or RVS certification within one year of hire or after completing an accredited ultrasound program.
• Must obtain and maintain additional accreditation and/or certification(s) required by the State, Federal Government, and RIMI within areas of expertise and to personally maintain the highest professional recognition levels available.
• Must be registered in ultrasound by the ARDMS in at least one application.
• Must be current with all CME requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day.
• May lift/position patients and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients from scanner tables and transport patients in wheelchairs and/or stretchers.
• Ability to crouch, reach, and lift to allow appropriate manipulation positioning and placement of ancillary equipment.

JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING ORGANIZATION

With numerous private, state-of-the-art medical diagnostic imaging facilities, join the team that has been providing Rhode Island with imaging excellence for over 80 years! The American College of Radiology has named RIMI one of the first outpatient diagnostic imaging Centers of Excellence in the country and the first in Rhode Island. RIMI also has the honor of being named an eight-time winner of Providence Business News' Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Award, most recently in 2025!

BENEFITS

• multi-tiered health plans
• flexible spending accounts
• generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing component
• uniform reimbursement
• company "swag"
• yearly reimbursement for continuing medical education
• educational assistance (reimbursement) program
• student loan repayment program
• career development opportunities

Enjoy competitive pay and all in our innovative culture that consistently provides the highest levels of quality, safety, technology, and patient care.

*Prorated based on core hours

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