Cardiac Sonographer

Overview

Performs echocardiograms on patients 18 years of age and older. Performs other related duties, as required. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Complies with all lab standards in accordance with accreditation standards of IAC‑Echo.
• Functions as Technical Director if designated.
• Performs complete adult echocardiograms including 2D imaging, M‑Mode, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, and color Doppler.
• Demonstrates problem‑solving skills to optimize the evaluation and tailor exams to ensure comprehensiveness and accuracy.
• Makes preliminary measurements, performs calculations, summarizes findings, and communicates to the interpreting physician.
• Assists cardiologist during Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Stress Echo, and other procedures including use of cardiac imaging contrast agents and agitated saline.
• Maintains all equipment and supplies for the Echo Lab, submits service requests, and logs service.
• Performs proper cleaning techniques for TEE probe.
• Transfers and positions patients appropriately, monitors condition, and reports any unusual conditions.
• Utilizes data in the medical record to address specific clinical issues.
• Schedules exams to maximize productivity and prioritize as needed.
• Provides updated policy and procedure information for the Echo Lab.
• Establishes and maintains a monitoring system for Physician Peer Review and performs ongoing CQI studies for the lab.
• Submits reports to the Manager, maintains lab logs, maintains patient charges, and provides data for equipment evaluations and budget needs.
• Utilizes standard precautions at all times.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Full knowledge of adult echocardiography and ultrasound.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Current CPR certification.

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

M‑F Various day shifts

Day

8 hours

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