Sonographer Intern Job at UNM Hospitals (Albuquerque)

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a registered (RDMS) Sonographer, performs sonographic studies commensurate with training to date and documented competencies. Assists with non-comped 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, in the role of sonographer or assistant, escort patients to and from scanning area, clean and restock exam rooms. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Job Responsibility

Under the direct supervision of a registered (RDMS) Sonographer, performs sonographic studies commensurate with training to date and documented competencies
Assists with non-comped 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, in the role of sonographer or assistant, escort patients to and from scanning area, clean and restock exam rooms
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures
Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups
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 ARDMS Ultrasound Training Pgm-Last Six Months
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

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