COMPLETE Outpatient Ultrasound Student PRN - Rotating locations - MUSC HEALTH NORTH

Job Description Summary

A student diagnostic medical sonographer works with a registered ultrasound technologist to complete ultrasound exams. The student prepares patients for exams, screens patients for procedures, stocks and prepares exam rooms, and assists in the performance of ultrasound exams.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC002015 UMA AMB RADI West Campus - Radiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

• Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct and indirect supervision.

• Follows safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.

• Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of ultrasound procedures that may include pelvic, abdominal, small parts and/or routine vascular examinations.

• May perform more complex imaging such as deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures such as biopsies and ablations as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound under the supervision of a senior technologist.

• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Records the images and relays a clinical impression as indicated.

• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.

• Notifies appropriate staff member of supply needs, equipment malfunction and necessary maintenance.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education: Current student in a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Must have the ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required. 

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Currently enrolled in an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, 2nd year student. Current BLS certification.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, and reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.  Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and a distance, work in a latex-safe environment, and work indoors.  Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.   Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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