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

Under the direct, personal supervision of a registered Echo Cardiographer, the student worker assists in the performance of high-quality sonographic images/exams.

Essential Job Statements

Functions under the 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.

Additional Position Requirements:

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.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

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.

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required:

CPR - Basic Life Support

Working Conditions

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.

Other: Prolonged use of arm(s), awareness of ergonomic health impacts

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel, Squat

Balance

Bending

Work Position

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements

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

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex Gloves

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Mental/Sensory – Emotional  

Mental / Sensory

Strong Recall

Reasoning

Problem Solving

Hearing

Speak Clearly

Write Legibly

Reading

Logical Thinking

Other

Emotional

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.