Student Ultrasound Technologist | Per Diem

Summary

Under direct supervision of the Chief Ultrasound Technologist, Director of Radiology, Chairman or Manager, the Ultrasound Student Technologist performs Ultrasound exams and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. The student's work must be supervised at all times by a registered Technologist (e.g. may not work a shift alone).

Education

Must be enrolled in an accredited education program and must remain in good standing. The Ultrasound Chief Technologist has the right to deny employment if he/she believes the student does not possess the required aptitude and technical skills needed for the position.

Certification, Registration, & Licensure

Student must have a current certification from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Experience

Successful completion of two semesters in a nationally recognized and accredited Sonography Program required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Sonographer, performs ultrasound exams in accordance with department and regulatory standards.

• Assesses pertinent information, prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations.

• Completes documentation of patient care and procedure.

• Utilizes the hospital and departmental information, technology systems, and equipment operations.

• Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility, and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet patient care and department needs.

• Adheres to department policy and procedures, and practices modality specific safety protocols.

• Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.

• Participates in assignments, duties, and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals.

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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, reach, speak, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, kneel, sit, squat, and stand.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, moving mechanical parts, and radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.