Cardiac Sonographer - Echo - Hospital

Under the general supervision of the Cardiac Testing Manager, performs and interprets ultrasonic evaluations of the heart. 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.
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Performs the following techniques and applications: M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography (pulsed, cw, color flow, exercise and contrast echocardiography).
Assists in teaching cardiology fellows in the above techniques.
Participates in data collection and analysis of research conducted by physician staff.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, and environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies and procedures.
Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient. Fosters patient and family-centered care in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, and values.
Completion of a CAAEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited ultrasound program. Must be eligible to sit for the certificate examination offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health, with consideration of human developmental stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Two years' experience in Cardiac Ultrasound.
Healthcare environment such as physicians' medical office practice and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical office equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.
May be exposed to electrical and energy hazards. Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type:
M-Th 4pm-8pm Work Shift: