Ultrasound Tech PD

Brown Medicine•Newport, RI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech assigns, coordinates, and monitors the daily activities in the assigned Ultrasound Imaging section to ensure standards of patient care are met. This role performs all duties of a sonographer and serves as a clinical resource to other sonographers in the area. The Ultrasound Tech provides Sonography services to patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate core Success Factors such as Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Requirements

High school graduation, or equivalent
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
Must be able to sit, stand and walk 1-3 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

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 procedures
Completes mandatory education: Hospital-wide, Department-specific, Job-specific
Participates 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 present
Performs routine abdominal, gallbladder, renal, aorta, and spleen exams (Adults, Adolescents, Children)
Provides technical assistance to surgeons/radiologists for: Vacuum assisted breast biopsies, Liver biopsies, Paracentesis/Thoracentesis, Cyst aspirations, FNA Thyroid/Breast Biopsy
Performs routine pelvic ultrasounds on: Adults, Adolescents, Children
Performs obstetrical studies on adults and adolescents, to include: Single gestation, Multiple gestation, Transvaginal, Translabial
Assists obstetrician with amniocentesis for single and/or multiple gestation using Indigo Carmen Dye
Performs small part studies on: Breast, Thyroid, Testicle
Operates 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 venous arterial studies, Carotid and subclavian arterial studies, Doppler upper and lower extremities, Pressure volume studies
Performs Foley catheterization using sterile technique on: Adult, Child, Geriatric patient
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, 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