Ultrasonographer

Primary Function Responsible for providing quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the care needed to ensure patient comfort and safety Responsibilities Independently perform ultrasound examinations exercising judgment to recognize and record pathologists and abnormalities necessary to provide a diagnosis Review patients medical records and clinical information to evaluates patients condition and to determine the diagnostic information the physician is seeking Summarize and document findings for radiologists and communicate with referring physicians radiologists nursing staff and other departments about the examination Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars in services and reading journals Assist specialty physicians in performing invasive procedures eg amniocentesis and biopsies by providing ultrasound guidance for needle entrance Performs all other related duties as assigned Job Qualifications and Specifications A graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program required A minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is required CPR Certification required RDMS required RVT required Certified Ultrasonographer position only Care New England Health System CNE and its member institutionsButler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research attracting the nations top specialty trained doctors and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Ethics Statement Employee conducts himselfherself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values