Cardiac Sonographer Student Worker - Children's Hospital of Richmond - PRN

Essential Job Statements

• Functions under direct, personal supervision of a registered Echocardiographer in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital and sonography policies and procedures.
• Directs patients to imaging rooms and clearly explains the exam and exam expectations.
• Performs high quality echocardiograms in the order stated in the imaging protocol.
• Stocks and/or obtains supplies as directed and maintains an organized work area.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your Supervisor and/or Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet department needs. Day shift availability is expected.

• A student that is currently enrolled and actively completing a School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Student actively enrolled in a cardiac sonography/cardiovascular sonography program at an academic institution, or a recent (6-months) graduate of a cardiac/cardiovascular sonography program who has not yet obtained credentials in cardiac sonography.

• CPR - Basic Life Support

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Prolonged use of arm(s), awareness of ergonomic health impacts.

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
• Stoop, Kneel, Squat
• Balance
• Bending

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near

• Depth perception
• Use of Latex Gloves
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

• Strong Recall
• Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Hearing
• Speak Clearly
• Write Legibly
• Reading
• Logical Thinking
• Other

• Fast pace environment
• Steady Pace
• Able to Handle Multiple Priorities
• Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions
• Noisy Environment
• Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.