Cardiac Sonographer

SUMMARY

Performs echocardiograms on the population of 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 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.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

• Complies with all Lab standards in accordance with the standards for accreditation through the accrediting body IAC-Echo.
• Functions in the role of Technical Director, if designated, as described in the accreditation standards of IAC-Echo.
• Performs complete adolescentdult echos including 2D imaging, M-Mode, pulsed and continuous wave doppler, as well as color doppler.
• Demonstrates use of problem solving skills to optimize the echo cardiographic evaluation and tailor exam to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate.
• Makes appropriate preliminary measurements, performing calculations, summarizing, and communicating the findings to the interpreting physician.
• Assists cardiologist during Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echo/Pharmacologic Stress Echo and other procedures including the use of cardiac imaging contrast agents and agitated saline.
• Maintains all equipment and supplies pertaining to the Echo Lab. Submits request for service of equipment as needed and maintain logs for such service.
• Performs proper cleaning techniques for TEE probe.
• Transfers and positions patients appropriately throughout exam while providing a safe environment.
• Performs portable exams as needed, using discretion due to equipment's weight limits.
• Monitors patient's condition throughout the exam, reporting any unusual conditions.
• Utilizes data in medical record (i.e. MD orders, history) to ensure specific clinical issues are addressed.
• Schedules exams to maximize productivity and prioritize as needed.
• Provides updated information regarding policy and procedures pertaining to the Echo Lab.
• Establishes and maintains a monitoring system for Physician Peer Review and performs ongoing CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) studies for the Lab. Submits reports to the Manager.
• Maintains lab logs. Maintains patient charges.
• Provides data for equipment evaluations and possible budget needs.
• Utilizes standard precautions at all times.

Qualifications:

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.

$39.56-$65.28

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Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

M-F Various day shifts

Day

8 hours

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