Cardiac Sonography Student

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Student Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist is responsible for preparing and performing examinations under the direction of a specialized physician, resident or certified technologist in the modality of study. The Intern/Student will focus on patient safety, required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of Eskenazi Health. This includes scheduling patients, reviewing medical history, preparing patients and equipment, administering procedure, and relating results to supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health’s values
• Schedules patients and performs examinations of designated body regions, under direction of a physician specializing in diagnostic medical sonography
• Reviews requisition, patient's medical chart, and records oral history from patient to define reason for diagnostic examination Educates each patient concerning the exam/procedure they are to perform
• Prepares examination including: positioning and preparing patients for examinations, determining appropriate equipment to be used, setting and modifying controls during procedure for optimal scanning/imaging results, and observing patients
• Performs examination by: using interpretative skills during procedure to identify and record normal/abnormal test results and real/potential medical problems, relating atypical results/problems to supervisor for assessment and action, and may be required to transport imaging equipment to patient bedside as required per modality
• Maintains supplies required for daily use Assists physicians in performing special examinations, emergency medical care and research projects

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, Bachelor Student and currently enrolled in another radiologic technologist modality program such as: Ultrasound, Vascular, MRI., Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Computed Tomography or PET CT
• Current licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for all technologists pursuing advanced certification in Mammography, Computed Tomography and MRI
• Maintains CPR Certification
• Must hold a state license from ISBH for Mammography, Computed Tomography and MRI

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and command of anatomy as well as cross sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of the physics of ultrasound
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span; ability to assess data and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competencies
• Knowledge of all equipment, drug utilization and technical procedures (within assigned area)
• Working knowledge of the EPIC and PACS systems and associated programs; ensures completion of all studies through EPIC
• Knowledge of hospital protocols and procedures, and safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers, and self
• Knowledgeable of and compliance with Eskenazi Health’s Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to handle patient contacts with high degree of tactAbility to select proper protocols for all exams
• Fundamental knowledge of computer applications
• Ability to be flexible with changing work duties and priorities
• Ability to observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnel
• Ability to work effectively under stress and heavy workload
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, i.e., decisions must be made to determine how quickly a case needs to be scheduled for an examination
• Ability to secure vascular access for contrasted studies