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.

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.

Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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.

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 safety equipment and protective clothing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union