Job description

As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health of the people within our communities. We are seeking a Cardiac Sonographer – Echo Tech to join us at The Rhode Island Hospital. In this position you will perform clinical assessments and diagnostic echocardiography examinations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations on a varied patient population, including elderly patients in critical care units and patients with complex congenital heart anomalies
• Properly position patients (up to 500 pounds), angulate the transducer and adjust machine controls, gain settings and frequencies to provide the best resolution and cardiac ultrasound images
• Perform accurate and thorough measurements and calculations, including wall thickness, chamber size, valve orifice, blood velocity measurements and pressure gradients across valve orifices
• Identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical pathological diagnostic information and images
• Explain procedures to patients, maintaining a professional and friendly attitude
• Address patient care problems and make decisions to appropriately resolve issues
• Assists with the daily operations of the Echocardiography laboratory and maintain a daily log of patients
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area and ensure area is stocked with adequate supplies
• Provide in-service ultrasound training for the Cardiology Fellows and Junior Sonographers
• Participate in research studies which may include performing cardiac ultrasounds on animals and capturing images of various vascular structures

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Biological Sciences; in the absence of the minimum educational requirement, cardiac ultrasound work experience may be acceptable
• Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and utilize independent judgement to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination
• Understanding of basic and complex hemodynamics, wall motion abnormalities and true two-dimensional imaging planes
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop strong relationships with patients and healthcare team
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage emergency situations and difficult patients
• Graduate of an CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program preferred
• ARDMS in Adult Echocardiography and Physics or RCS certification must be completed during the first two years of employment

Working at Lifespan

At Lifespan, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems. Consistently awarded Magnet® status in nursing care, Lifespan is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care.

Job ID: 34203

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Lifespan 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 preference or orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.23 - $49.10 per hour

Work Location: In person

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