Ultrasound Sonographer

SUMMARY: Assigns, coordinates, and monitors the daily activities in assigned Ultrasound Imaging section to ensure standards of patient care are met. Performs all duties of a sonographer, serving as a clinical resource to all sonogrpaher assigned to this area. Provides Sonography services to patients of all ages, including: infants, 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 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 department policies and procedures- Reviews hospital policies and proceduresCompletes mandatory education:- Hospital-wide- Department-specific- Job-specificParticipates in department and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.Maintains Current CPR Certification.Assigns, coordinates, and monitors the daily activities in assigned Ultrasound Imaging section to ensure standards of patient care are met.Serves as clinical resource to sonographers assigned to work area.Assists with development of ultrasound imaging protocols.Assists with performance and documentation of weekly Quality Assurance program.Assists with orientation and training of new staff members.Performs ultrasound services to patients of all ages.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 presentPerforms routine abdominal, gallbladder, renal, aorta, and spleen exams.- Adults- Adolescents- ChildrenProvides technical assistance to surgeons/radiologists for:- Vacuum assisted breast biopsies- Liver biopsies- Paracentesis/Thoracentesis- Cyst aspirations- FNA Thyroid/Breast BiopsyPerforms routine pelvic ultrasounds on:- Adults- Adolescents- ChildrenPerforms obstetrical studies on adults and adolescents, to include:- Single gestation- Multiple gestation- Transvaginal- TranslabialAssists obstetrician with amniocentesis for single and/or multiple gestation using Indigo Carmen Dye.Performs small part studies on:- Breast- Thyroid- TesticleOperates 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 studiesPerforms Foley catheterization using sterile technique on:- Adult- Child- Geriatric patientProvides 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 errorsPerforms check on department crash cart and defibrillatorDemonstrates competency in using digital PACs system for viewing, retrieving and merging imagesDemonstrates ability to use/trouble shoot Teleradiology and RIS systemsStocks 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:

variable

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes