Ultrasound Tech

Brown Medicine•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex technical procedures utilizing medical diagnostic ultrasound equipment and an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce diagnostic sonograms. Provides routine ultrasound and vascular services to patients of all ages, including neonates, 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

Requirements

High school graduation, or equivalent, and satisfactory completion of allied health training program.
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.
Ability to sit, stand and walk 1-3 hours.
Ability to lift 50 lbs with good body mechanics, twist and bend frequently.
Ability to use both hands/wrists and perform work with extensive deviation, pinching and frequent fine motor skills.
Far and near vision accurate at 20/20 with accurate depth perception, able to discriminate between red-green and blue-violet.
Ability to hear whisper at 20 feet.

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, including reviewing policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Completes mandatory education: Hospital-wide, Department-specific, Job-specific.
Participates in department and interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Maintains Current CPR Certification.
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, including explaining exams to adults and children with adults present.
Performs routine abdominal, gallbladder, renal, aorta, and spleen exams on Adults, Adolescents, and Children.
Provides technical assistance to surgeons/radiologists for vacuum assisted breast biopsies, liver biopsies, paracentesis/thoracentesis, cyst aspirations, and FNA Thyroid/Breast Biopsy.
Performs routine pelvic ultrasounds on Adults, Adolescents, and Children.
Performs obstetrical studies on adults and adolescents, to include single gestation, multiple gestation, transvaginal, and translabial.
Assists obstetrician with amniocentesis for single and/or multiple gestation using Indigo Carmen Dye.
Performs small part studies on breast, thyroid, and testicle.
Operates ultrasound equipment with Doppler and Vascular Capabilities, including Ultrasound Portable Machine and PVR Machine.
Performs the following vascular studies: venous studies, vein mappings and graft surveillance, Doppler and color Doppler venous arterial studies, carotid and subclavian arterial studies, Doppler upper and lower extremities, and pressure volume studies.
Provides 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 and trouble shoot errors.
Performs check on department crash cart and defibrillator.
Demonstrates competency in using digital PACs system for viewing, retrieving and merging images.
Demonstrates ability to use/trouble shoot Teleradiology and RIS systems.
Stocks and cleans work area.
Performs all office functions, to include RIS order entries and scheduling.
QA’s and verifies patients in the RIS.