Ultrasound Student Intern

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Ultrasound Student Intern performs daily tasks that help manage workflow in the Ultrasound/Echo/Vascular Department, including transporting patients, stocking supplies, and assisting with procedures. The intern may shadow or assist sonographic examinations and procedures, but may not perform sonographic exams independently and must be directly supervised at all times during imaging. The role supports sonographers and other clinical staff with patient preparation, room setup and cleanup, supplies, patient history, scheduling, and related administrative tasks. It also includes assisting with invasive procedures using sterile techniques and appropriate universal precautions, transporting laboratory samples, and handling hazardous materials according to department procedures.

Requirements

First- or second-year student in an ARDMS CAHEP-accredited diagnostic medical sonography program (ultrasound, echo, or vascular).
First- or second-year clinical program of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Current CPR certification.
Computer usage experience.

Responsibilities

Properly identify patients and the appropriate exam or modality while providing care.
Maintain the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are readily available.
Clean ultrasound rooms, beds, equipment, and surfaces after each patient.
Follow hand-washing policies before and after each exam and adhere to policies concerning wounds and infections.
Assist sonographers in setting up ultrasound examinations and procedures; shadow or assist examinations only under direct supervision.
Help retrieve and transport patients and supplies, prepare rooms and patients for procedures, obtain patient history, and clean equipment and transducers.
Answer department phones, request prior reports and scripts, and arrange inpatient and stat appointments as needed.
Assist radiologists, nurses, physicians, and physician assistants with invasive procedure preparation, including setting up trays using sterile techniques and gathering supplies and paperwork.
Assist during procedures and with cleanup, using Universal Precautions and proper sharps disposal.
Transport laboratory samples to the lab according to established procedures.
Handle, dispose of, and clean up spills involving hazardous materials used in the department, and be aware of Global Harmonization System hazard signs.