SONOGRAPHER INTERN

Department: Radiology - Ultrasound | FTE: 0.05 PRN | Shift: Days

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a registered (RDMS) Sonographer, performs sonographic studies commensurate with training to date and documented competencies. Assists with non-compensated sonographic studies as part of the learning experience of internship. Participates in non-scanning portions of studies including patient history, chart review, associated paperwork, and patient assistance in accordance with staff orientation process.

Upon completion of internship, staff member should be able to perform department-specific routine sonographic studies, begin/end exams in AS, locate, retrieve and view images in PACS, utilize AIDET during interactions with all patients, escort patients to and from scanning area, clean and restock exam rooms. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sonographer in preparing exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assist Sonographer with reviewing patient medical history and all supporting clinical information.
• Assist Sonographer in assuming responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.
• Assist Sonographer in conducting patient clinical assessment.
• Assist Sonographer during diagnostic medical sonography examination.
• Under Sonographer direction, perform/review sonography examination to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and assist with preparing the preliminary findings for use by the Sonographer.
• Assist Sonographer with Quality Assurance protocols and quality improvement measures within the facility.
• Participate in equipment cleaning, QC process and documentation, crash cart daily and monthly checks, inventory and stocking of medical supplies and linen, and evaluation of scheduled patients for appropriateness.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an ARDMS Ultrasound Training Program within the last six months.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Training in an ARDMS Ultrasound Training Program (last six months).
• Experience: No minimum experience required.

Physical Conditions

• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Working Conditions: Moderate exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials. May be required to travel to various work sites. May work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required.