Imaging Services Extern - Ultrasound

Imaging Services Extern

Department: Ultrasound

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

Flat rate of pay: $24.92

Position Purpose:

The Imaging Services, Extern (ISE) is responsible for screening, positioning and imaging of patient. The ISE will be scheduled to work only when another Registered Imaging Services Technologist is on-duty and will work closely with the Imaging Services Team Leader and Radiologist to produce the quality images in accordance with the department protocols.

Incumbents may hold the ISE position for no more than 18 months.

Shift Available: Rotating

Status Available: Contingent

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of the first or second year of an accredited Ultrasound Imaging Services program and currently enrolled in the sequential year and/or program with minimum completion of 40% of Imaging Services program.
• No certification required

What the Imaging Services Extern will do:

• Prior to exam, screens patient for safety related issues such as verifying correct patient, appropriate clinical history for exam requested, correct order, etc. Uses two patient identifiers for all exams.
• Perform exam utilizing proper technique, views, etc., for patient's condition and requested exam.
• Complete patient related documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Study is reviewed and completed in medical record according to modality and workflow specifications.
• Review patient schedule to identify potential problems, incorrect orders, etc.
• Maintain department supplies by notifying appropriate department personnel supplies that need to be ordered.
• Attend training related to daily job functions such as medical record and radiology applications.
• Identify and assist in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment. Provide quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrate unit/area competencies.
• Responsible for participation in student education and meeting the requirements as set forth by the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.

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