Princeton Baptist Medical Center: Located in Birmingham, this hospital is equipped with 505 beds and serves 53,000 people for primary and emergency care. Princeton is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and is committed to contributing to the future of health care through its clinical research and medical residency program. Princeton offers fast, life-saving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms; cardiology, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; psychiatric care; a comprehensive sleep center; and a Comprehensive Bariatrics Center, providing surgical and non-surgical weight-loss procedures.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of a registered Ultrasound Technologist, the Ultrasound Student Extern will perform a variety of tasks and procedures related to imaging and the imaging process in which they learned in class and practiced in the school setting. These task have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at a Tenet Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assists technologist with imaging procedures and may position patient for Ultrasound exams according to department protocols/procedures and transport patients as necessary.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and environmental standards.
• Works well with all Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographers to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Prepares written documentation as required by department and hospital policies to record history of patient's illness or injury in their course of care in radiology.
• Ensures equipment functions, orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Checks availability of supplies and accessories necessary to perform exams.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and functions well in stressful situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested which are within capabilities with reasonable accommodations.

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Education

Required: Full-time student in good standing in an accredited school of Diagnostic Sonography

Experience

Preferred: Computer skills.

Certification

Required: BLS

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