Student Sonographer

Western Missouri Medical Center•Warrensburg, MO

53m

About The Position

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

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

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures under the supervision of a registered Ultrasound Technologist.
Scheduled to work only when another Registered Ultrasound Technologist is on-duty
Explain procedures to patients
Position patient and select appropriate transducer
Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment
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, 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.
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.