Cardiac Sonographer PD

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Echocardiography Supervisor, performs and interprets ultrasonic evaluations of the heart. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the 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

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

Explains echocardiographic procedure to patients and answers any questions they may have. Provides safety and comfort to all patients in accordance with the prescribed standards.

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 level of knowledge of and expertise in the professional disciplines and educational methodologies by continuing professional development and participating in ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities, and affiliations.

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

Performs other related duties as required. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Equivalent to two years of AMA-recognized allied health occupation program of Bachelor's 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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; has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of safety equipment and protective clothing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PAY RANGE

$39.56-$65.28

LOCATION

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

WORK TYPE

m-f with weekend rotation per diem

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

Per Diem - As required

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.