Ultrasound Tech

SUMMARY

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

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 policies and procedures
• Reviews Employee Handbook

• Hospital-wide
• Department-specific
• Job-specific

• Explains exam to adult
• Explains exam to child with adult present

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Children

• Vacuum assisted breast biopsies
• Liver biopsies
• Paracentesis/Thoracentesis
• Cyst aspirations
• FNA Thyroid/Breast Biopsy

• Ultrasound Portable Machine
• PVR Machine

• 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 studies

• 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.

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 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.

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:
Rotating Work

Shift: Day

Daily

Hours:

8 hours

Driving

Required:

Yes

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