The intern sonographer is provided the opportunity to develop technical skills and build confidence in their abilities to prepare for national certification and a future in diagnostic imaging. Under the direct supervision of a registered (RDMS) Sonographer, obtain the clinical experience as outlined by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) to meet credentialing requirements.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

PRN, Monday-Saturday, Shifts vary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• EXAMS - 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.
• REVIEW - Assist Sonographer with reviewing patient medical history and all supporting clinical information.
• SAFETY - Assist Sonographer in assuming responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.
• ASSESSMENT - Assist Sonographer in conducting patient clinical assessment.
• EXAMS - Assist Sonographer during diagnostic medical sonography examination
• EXAMS - Under Sonographer direction, perform/review sonography examination to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• REVIEW - Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and assist with preparing the preliminary findings for use by the Sonographer.
• QUALITY - Assist Sonographer with Quality Assurance protocols and quality improvement measures within the facility.
• EQUIPMENT – 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Meet education requirements as identified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for clinical ultrasound/vascular.
• Availability to complete 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.
• Basic Life Support certified or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Good computer skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Midland Memorial Hospital’s policies, vision, mission and values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.