Ultrasound Technologist

*Schedule: *Part Time, 2nd shift, 24 hours/week*Position Summary: *Under the general supervision of the Ultrasound Manager, Lead Ultrasound Technologist and following established procedures, performs diagnostic procedures to assist the physician in the diagnostic and treatment of illness and injuries by using ultrasound equipment, which uses the principles of sonography to produce images, giving size and depth of the tissue being studied.*Responsibilities:** Reviews and/or records pertinent history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.* Positions patient and instructs patient regarding the procedure to obtain and affect the desired diagnostic result specified by the physician.* Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment; moves scanner over specified body area, adjusts equipment to focus, and records anatomical pathophysiological data on film.* Assists physician in procedures such as localizations, biopsies and aspirations by confirming the location of the cyst using ultrasound equipment, marking on the patient's body, handing instruments and equipment to physician, scanning the patient using ultrasound equipment at designated intervals during the procedure, while maintaining aseptic conditions, taking ultrasound images and cleaning the treatment area upon completion of procedures.* Assembles all necessary information and film including own impressions of the case, and presents them to the physician for interpretation.* Reviews orders for their appropriateness and contacts referring doctor with any questions.* Reviews daily procedures and schedules examinations, notifies transport service to ensure that patients are transported to the area for examination.* Orders, picks up, and stores supplies required for ultrasound procedures and checks expiration dates for supplies and medications.* Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, submitting maintenance requests as necessary.* Responsible for cleaning scanning room daily and between patients for optimal infection control.* Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.* Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic department including participation in the maintenance of accreditation.* Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies.* Provides for clinical experience of diagnostic medical sonography students, instructing and guiding students through ultrasound procedures.* Provides on the job instruction to employees in ultrasound procedures. May provide instruction to individuals outside the department.* Perform other work-related duties as assigned.*QUALIFICATIONS: ** One year of formal training through accredited ultrasound program* ARDMS certification required* Current BLS Certification from AHA BLS for Healthcare ProvidersAPPLY TODAY. You will be contacted with additional details.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.Job Type: Part-timeWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-01-03