Cardiac Sonographer - Echo - Hospital

Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

Under the general supervision of the Echocardiography Supervisor, 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. Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Performs and interprets the following techniques and applications: M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography (pulsed, cw, color flow, exercise and contrast echocardiography), transesophageal, and intraoperative echocardiography.

Assists in teaching cardiology fellows in the above techniques.

Schedules cases in the absence of the Lead Cardiac Sonographer.

Participates in data collection and analysis of research conducted by physician staff.

Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.

Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and Nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Equivalent to two years of AMA-recognized allied health occupation program of Bachelors Degree and successful completion of a Cardiac Ultrasound Training 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 life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Experience: One year experience in Cardiac Ultrasound.

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment, may be exposed to magnetic or high energy fields; Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.

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: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type: M-F with rotating Saturday shift.

Work Shift: Day

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