Ultrasound Student Intern

St. Luke's University Health Network•Quakertown, PA

About The Position

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures under the supervision of a registered technologist, adhering to radiation protection principles. The role involves providing patient-centered imaging services while evaluating technical quality, maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting continuity of care, and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of patient information. The position also contributes to patient education, service excellence, quality improvement, safety, and efficient use of resources.

Requirements

Be a current student in an ARRT-recognized radiography program.
Have completed a variety of clinical competencies in Chest, Abdomen, and Extremity categories.
Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Properly identify patients and perform diagnostic radiographic services with appropriate care while evaluating technical quality.
Maintain the assigned area and ensure equipment and supplies are readily available.
Demonstrate competency in relevant RIS/HIS modules.
Follow downtime procedures to ensure appropriate information is available and support continuity of patient care.
Participate in in-services and/or continuing education to support professional development.
Provide patients with educational information about their examinations.
Review the patient’s condition, history, and other relevant information before the proposed examination.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS, verify the correct patient is selected from the worklist, and confirm medical record information is accurate before transmission.
Support departmental Press Ganey goals by providing patient education and a personalized business card, and provide or send apology cards when expectations are not met.
Maintain confidentiality of materials handled within the Network/Entity and follow proper information-release procedures.
Comply with Network and departmental policies for employee, patient, and environmental safety, including reporting requirements.
Demonstrate the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with internal and external customers.
Contribute to performance improvement in clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational systems/processes, and safety, as appropriate.
Use resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating financial responsibility and accountability.
Comply with attendance and dress-code policies.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, range of treatment, growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of patients treated.