Student Sonographer at Western Missouri Medical Center

Warrensburg, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, Vascular procedures, Patient positioning, Transducer selection, Radiology Information System, PACS, Infection control, Equipment maintenance, BLS, ARDMS certification, Medical history documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PURPOSE STATEMENT Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures under the supervision of a registered Ultrasound Technologist. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The student will be scheduled to work only when another Registered Ultrasound Technologist is on-duty Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results. Position patient select appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, structure to be identified, etc. Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified body area, adjust equipment to focus. Provide radiologist with good history for diagnosis. Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required. Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Keep work area clean, alert department director to equipment malfunctions, etc. Attend in services and other meetings as required. Can send images to cloud system Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform other essential duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS Enrolled in an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program ARDMS certified or registry eligible. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. Internship will last no more than 6 months after employment start date Current BLS required PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 40 lbs. Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures under the supervision of a registered Ultrasound Technologist. Maintain department records, ensure equipment cleanliness, and assist in the care of facilities and supplies.