Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist

7 days ago

Providence, Rhode Island, United States Lifespan Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to join our team at Lifespan. As a key member of our Echocardiography Laboratory, you will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiograms and providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities
  • Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic echocardiography examinations, including M-Mode, two-dimensional, Doppler, and Color Doppler Echocardiography.
  • Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information, and images.
  • Understand basic and complex hemodynamics and possess an understanding of wall motion abnormalities.
  • Use technical ability to properly position patients, angulate the transducer, and adjust machine controls, gain settings, and frequency to provide optimal 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.
  • Obtain an appropriate patient medical history and maintain a clear understanding of the patient's diagnosis and the goals and limits of each study.
  • Provide quality cardiac ultrasound examinations on a varied adult population, including patients who are elderly, in critical care units, and with complex congenital heart anomalies.
  • Use independent judgment during the cardiac ultrasound to accurately differentiate normal and pathologic findings.
  • Explain the procedure to patients to allay anxiety and elicit cooperation, maintaining a professional and friendly attitude.
  • Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
  • Assume responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients while they are in your care.
  • Coordinate with other staff to ensure appropriate patient care is provided.
  • Follow established departmental procedures and work efficiently to cope with emergency situations.
Requirements
  • Associate Degree in Biological Sciences or its equivalent to comprehend and apply principles of physiology to cardiac disease.
  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is preferred.
  • Passing of the registry certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography and Physics is anticipated during the first two years of employment.
  • Registered sonographers must maintain an active status by the ARDMS in Adult Echocardiography.
  • Current compliance with ARDMS Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for registered sonographers.
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history, and medical records to tailor the echocardiogram as necessary.
  • Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the healthcare team, recognizing the special nature of cardiac ultrasound examinations and patient needs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and healthcare team.
  • Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
  • Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Physical Requirements
  • Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
  • Strength sufficient to lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 500 lbs.), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.

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