Allied Health Student (Ultrasound)

Oklahoma Heart Hospital•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Allied Health Student plans and delivers selected aspects of patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Preceptor. Students may perform technical skills taught in their program after accurately demonstrating the skill to the Allied Health Preceptor. Students may not receive verbal orders, document physician orders without the Preceptor's direct supervision and signature, initiate IV therapy or blood products, or administer medications. The position is expected to perform all work in accordance with Oklahoma Heart Hospital's mission, vision, and values. The student serves as a role model for the hospital's culture and participates in direct patient care in stable and acute settings under preceptor supervision. The role also involves documenting pertinent patient information, assisting with patient assessments and reassessments within departmental time frames, protecting patient confidentiality and privacy, and applying growth and development knowledge to appropriate patient populations.

Requirements

Completed appropriate clinical rotations at an accredited allied health school of radiology, ultrasound, or respiratory.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to manipulate, calibrate, and troubleshoot electronic and clinical equipment, IV infusions, and computer equipment used in the hospital.
Ability to operate specialty equipment in the department and perform tasks at the user level.
Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing, and share information effectively and promptly.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and families, taking into account the patient's willingness and ability to learn.
Sensitivity to cultural and bilingual issues, with the ability to communicate clearly in a manner appropriate to the age and developmental state of the patient or visitor.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver selected aspects of patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Preceptor.
Perform technical skills taught in the student's program after accurately demonstrating them to the Allied Health Preceptor.
Perform work in accordance with Oklahoma Heart Hospital's mission, vision, and values.
Serve as a role model promoting the Oklahoma Heart Hospital culture.
Participate in direct patient care in stable and acute settings under preceptor supervision.
Document pertinent patient information.
Assist the preceptor with patient physical assessments and reassessments within the department's standard time frames.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriate patient populations.