Radiology Trainee - Ultrasound Tech
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve.Incredible paid
internship opportunity for a student heading into their final year
of an Ultrasound Tech/Sonography program!Summary:Performs
radiological procedures at technical level that requires direct
supervision. Must be considered a second level student by clinical
supervisor.
Responsibilities:PREPARES PATIENT FOR PROCEDURE: a. Identifies
patient using two identifiers and two sources. b. Documents
pregnancy according to procedure. c. Identifies common clinical
indications for imaging studies and notes discrepancies. d.
Correctly documents and maintains patient care records-ensures
order is correct.PRODUCES DIAGNOSTIC QUALITY EXAMS ACCORDING TO
DEPARTMENTAL COMPETENCY AND COLLEGE COMPETENCY: a. Sets technical
factors, positions patient to achieve optimal images. b. Completes
quality exams with efficiency and accuracy. c. Maintains competency
when performing surgical Imaging exams under strict sterile
procedure. d. Performs quality diagnostic exams with portable
machine in ER, and floor units. e. Recognizes limitations of
knowledge for student radiographer; avoids repeat or unnecessary
errors.MAINTAINS THE SAFETY INCLUDING RADIATION SAFETY OF THE
PATIENT AND THE TECHNOLOGIST a. Properly shields patient. b.
Minimizes repeats. c. Demonstrates compliance with ALARA
principles. d. Demonstrates understanding and compliance with
NPSG's; maintains the safety integrity per room assignment. e.
Prepared for emergencies and uses the correct procedures to
maximize safety and minimize risks; detects hazardous situations
and takes action to correct it or report it; reports incidents or
accidents promptly. f. Demonstrates good infection control
practices.ASSISTS RADIOLOGIST IN PERFORMING FLUORO PROCEDURES a.
Sets up room properly for each exam including proper supplies for
radiological study.MAINTAINS LEVEL OF COMPETENCY THROUGH
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS a. Participates in in-service education
classes including departmental. b. Maintains "in good standing"
status under the direction of radiology program coordinator. c.
Maintains knowledge of department meeting. d. Meets deadlines for
review of educational, policies, modules, meeting, etc. e. Stays
informed of departmental policy changes.IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND
ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT PATIENT AGE GROUPS (IE PEDIATRIC,
ADOLESCENT, GERIATRIC) AND DEMONSTRATES THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY
COMMUNICATE WITH THESE PATIENTS RECOGNIZES TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS
AND COMMUNICATES THAT INFORMATION PROMPTLY TO THE SUPERVISING TECH
OR RADIOLOGY PHYSICIAN
Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:--- High
School Graduate or GED required. Must be attending AMA approved
school of radiologic technology. Must be a second level student and
must be in good standing with current curriculum. -Must be a second
year student from an accredited school in good standing. SPI
registry preferred. -Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- None
required.Professional Experience Requirements:--- None
required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Diagnostic Radiology Work Type: Part
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Salary Range: -$18.20 - $25.86 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers
are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a
NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care
System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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