Ultrasound Student Intern
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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Ultrasound Student Intern performs daily tasks to help manage the workflow of the department to include transporting, stocking, and assisting in procedures. The student intern will be directly supervised by a registered sonographer and will not independently perform an ultrasound under any circumstance.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Properly identifies the patient and appropriate exam/modality with the maximum amount of care* Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use* Maintains cleanliness of ultrasound rooms. The bed, ultrasound equipment, and all surfaces must be cleaned after each patient* Adheres to the hand washing policy, washing hands before and after each exam* Adheres to all policies as they relate to wounds and infections during the performance of any examination* Assist sonographers in setting up ultrasound examinations and procedures* Acknowledges that the employee under no circumstances performs sonographic exams independently. Employee must have direct supervision at all times during imaging. May shadow or assist sonographic examinations and procedures.* Assist staff sonographers in retrieving/transporting patients and supplies, preparing the room for the procedure, obtaining patient history, preparing patient for exam, and cleaning the equipment and transducers. May also assist by answering the department phone, calling for prior reports and scripts, and arranging inpatient and stat appointments* Assist staff Radiologist and or Physician Assistants in preparing for invasive procedures, by setting up trays using sterile techniques, gathering necessary supplies and paperwork, assisting during procedures and clean up using Universal Precautions and proper sharps disposal. Transports any laboratory samples to the lab following the proceduresPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment, pull x-ray folders and chart information. Walking or standing for up to 8 hours per shift in 30-minute increments. Pulling, pushing and lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance. Listing and moving objects of up to 30 pounds. Frequent stooping, crouching and bending. Frequently lifting arms above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.EDUCATION:First or Second year student of an ARDMS CAHEP accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:First or Second year clinical program of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Current CPR certification required. History of computer usage experience required.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an ( Equal Opportunity Employer. (