About this opportunity
NPT Newport Hospital lists this Ultrasound Tech - Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus opportunity in newport, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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 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.
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 Island02840
Work Type: Rotating Work
Shift: Day
Daily Hours: 8 hours
Driving Required: Yes
As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England.
Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.
Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.
Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.
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Worksite address
newport, RI, 02840, US
Who can apply
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