About this opportunity
Brown University Health lists this Per-Diem Ultrasound opportunity in newport, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 sonographer 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 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 venousrterial 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.
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 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
variable
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
Yes
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Who can apply
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