Ultrasonographer

Kent Hospital • Warwick, RI

12d

About The Position

Responsible for providing quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the care needed to ensure patient comfort and safety. The Ultrasonographer performs ultrasound examinations, evaluates and documents findings, communicates with clinicians, and assists physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited ultrasound program.
• At least six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential is required for the Certified Ultrasonographer position only.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ultrasound examinations, using judgment to recognize and record pathologies and abnormalities needed for diagnosis.
• Review patient medical records and clinical information to evaluate the patient's condition and determine the diagnostic information sought by the physician.
• Summarize and document findings for radiologists and communicate about examinations with referring physicians, radiologists, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Maintain current knowledge of the specialty by attending seminars and in-services and reading journals.
• Assist specialty physicians with invasive procedures, such as amniocentesis and biopsies, by providing ultrasound guidance for needle entry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed