Ultrasound Student - School of Radiology

About the role

A fifteen (15) month course of study to become proficient and capable of performing diagnostic ultrasound exams under the supervision of a radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe sonography environment daily.
• Know basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to patient care.
• Provide imaging services through knowledge of PACS system to patients of all ages including maternal, neonate and infants, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Perform ultrasound studies; abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB/GYN, small parts, neonatal, vascular and endocavity.
• Correlate clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
• Understand, utilize and take responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human structure, function and pathology.
• Anticipate and provide basic patient care and comfort as well as utilize universal precautions.
• Uphold all safety standards related to assigned position.
• Follow established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service.
• Observe JCAHO standards.
• Prioritize customer and patient satisfaction and utilize AIDET principles.
• Work with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
• Use I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
• Practice good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
• Able to properly escort patients into exam room by transport essential to that patient; to aid the patient onto and off the exam table; and assist the patient while on the table, i.e. turning, etc.
• Able to report malfunctions of equipment to the appropriate supervisor.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills of quality improvement.
• Able to recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and basic life support procedures.
• Able to send studies, notes, etc. through the use of PACS.

Qualifications

• Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Perform compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Ensure safety of patients, visitors and employees in all job functions.
• Identify and reduce unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognize and take appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Must be registered and/or certified in a two (2) year allied health, patient care related program.
• Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.