What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer Diagnostic Medical Student position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .30
- Department: Ultrasound
- Shift: Part-time, for 24 hours per pay period. There are no holidays or weekends.
- Job ID: 159185
The student sonographer must be currently enrolled in an accredited sonography program and have passed the ARDMS boards. Student sonographers are responsible for performing a wide variety of routine and complex procedures under the indirect supervision of a registered sonographer. Student sonographers will only be expected to perform exams for which they have received training and instruction.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- After the student sonographer has been proven competent in both school and clinical setting, works independently in completing a variety of ultrasound procedures, under the indirect supervision of the licensed sonographer and in varying locations throughout the hospital, in accordance with written protocols and as directed by providers.
- Participates in quality control (QC) procedures in compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements, ensuring proper functioning of equipment and image quality.
- Reports safety concerns and equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Prepares and cleans equipment to meet disinfection and high-level disinfection standards.
- Delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Communicates professionally, compassionately, and clearly with patients, physicians, co-workers, and customers within and outside of the organization.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills in reviewing patient orders, recognizing abnormal pathology, and employing scan techniques during patient exams.
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred Or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
- High School diploma or GED
- Enrolled in an accredited CAAHEP sonography program and remains in good standing.
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
- 1 year of direct patient/health care experience (accredited program may count as experience).
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Physics or Board eligible for ARDMS credential after passing ARDMS physics board examination.
- Current BCLS certification or obtain within 30 days
- Must pass one of the following specialty board examinations: Abdomen, Breast, MSK, OB/GYN, Pediatric, or RVT within 3 months of employment
- Ability to recognize normal and abnormal findings.
- Demonstration of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstration of compassionate patient care.
- Excellent Communication and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated & directed with regard to increasing level of understanding and knowledge.
- Experience with varying ultrasound equipment systems and procedures.
