Student Sonographer, PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides diagnostic patient care services using diagnostic medical sonography. The role performs ultrasound procedures, evaluates sonographic findings, communicates results to appropriate physicians, and supports patient comfort, safety, and efficient flow through the Ultrasound department. It also includes department operations such as maintaining supplies and equipment, documenting and charging for procedures, coordinating schedules and handoffs, handling records and imaging systems, and responding to emergencies and unsafe conditions. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Enrollment in or completion of an accredited Sonography program in the applicable discipline of Ultrasound, Echo, Cardiovascular, or Vascular Sonography.
No experience required.
Applicable ARDMS, RVT, or RCS certification within one year.
Knowledge of equipment required for each exam and proficiency with department equipment.
Customer service and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills and data entry.
Knowledge of office equipment.
Mathematical skills.
EMR skills.

Nice To Haves

ARRT certification in Radiology preferred.
PACS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify patients using two demographic identifiers and review procedure orders, requisitions, clinical information, account numbers, and contraindications.
Perform ultrasound procedures using independent judgment to distinguish normal from pathological findings; analyze sonograms alongside medical history and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
Ensure imaging meets quality-control standards and protocol requirements.
Explain procedures, introduce self and department, greet and guide patients, communicate delays, and support patient and family comfort.
Coordinate patient transportation when needed, including transport to and from the radiology observation area.
Prepare rooms and supplies; maintain a sanitary, organized environment; stock supplies and linens; dispose of waste according to policy; and disinfect endovaginal transducers according to safety standards.
Support efficient patient flow and comply with departmental downtime protocols.
Maintain daily exam records, enter procedure and supply charges, assist with charge reconciliation, investigate outstanding charges, and help resolve improper or missing charges.
Assist with obtaining readings for ultrasound cases when dictation is missing.
Participate in daily patient flow using the department patient board and resolve scheduling conflicts with other departments.
Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, healthcare workers, radiologists, physician assistants, and coworkers; provide shift handoff information and follow instructions.
Deliver specimens to the laboratory as needed, verifying placement and labeling according to policy.
Assess patient communication needs and arrange translation services when appropriate.
Operate the PACS system, verify studies before archiving, check for unverified exams, and ensure required consents and time-out forms are completed and stored appropriately.
Prepare for outpatient schedules by reviewing histories and duplicate medical record numbers, check for added patients, coordinate with central scheduling, and gather information for ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
Recognize and respond to emergencies; monitor patient-care conditions; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues; and challenge unknown persons in the department regarding their identity and purpose.
Follow department and Prisma Health HIPAA requirements and communication guidelines; check email regularly and use telephone equipment professionally.
Maintain familiarity with computers, printers, fax machines, supplies, passwords, and equipment; report equipment problems and record confirmation numbers; fax reports as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.