Radiology Trainee - Cardiovascular Sonography student

radiology trainee - cardiovascular sonography student

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performs radiological procedures at a technical level that requires direct supervision. Must be considered a second level student by clinical supervisor.

this role is for second year cardiovascular sonography students.

• prepares patient for procedure:
  • identifies patient using two identifiers and two sources.
  • documents pregnancy according to procedure.
  • identifies common clinical indications for imaging studies and notes discrepancies.
  • correctly documents and maintains patient care records—ensures order is correct.
• produces diagnostic quality exams according to departmental competency and college competency:
  • sets technical factors, positions patient to achieve optimal images.
  • completes quality exams with efficiency and accuracy.
  • maintains competency when performing surgical imaging exams under strict sterile procedure.
  • performs quality diagnostic exams with portable machine in er and floor units.
  • recognizes limitations of knowledge for student radiographer; avoids repeat or unnecessary errors.
• maintains the safety including radiation safety of the patient and the technologist:
  • properly shields patient.
  • minimizes repeats.
  • demonstrates compliance with alara principles.
  • demonstrates understanding and compliance with npsg’s; maintains safety integrity per room assignment.
  • prepared for emergencies and uses correct procedures to maximize safety and minimize risks; detects hazardous situations and takes action to correct or report them.
  • demonstrates good infection control practices.
• assists radiologist in performing fluoro procedures:
  • sets up room properly for each exam including proper supplies for radiological study.
• maintains level of competency through educational requirements:
  • participates in in-service education classes including departmental.
  • maintains “in good standing” status under the direction of radiology program coordinator.
  • maintains knowledge of department meetings.
  • meets deadlines for review of educational, policies, modules, meetings, etc.
  • stays informed of departmental policy changes.
• is able to identify and address the needs of different patient age groups (pediatric, adolescent, geriatric) and demonstrates effective communication with these patients; recognizes technical limitations and communicates that information promptly to supervising tech or radiology physician.

• 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.

• none required.

• none required.

legal employer: nchealth

entity: johnston health

organization unit: cardiology –

work type: per diem

standard hours per week: 4.00

salary range: $19.78 - $28.12 per hour (hiring range)

pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

work assignment type: onsite

work schedule: variable

location of job: us:nc:smithfield

exempt 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 health care system. This is not a state employed position.

qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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