Ultrasound Student Intern

101 Southeast Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a dedicated imaging assistant to support technologists in diagnostic imaging procedures and to help manage patient care across departments. The role includes venipuncture, patient transport, and ensuring accurate data entry in PACS and billing systems.

You will work under supervision in interventional radiology contexts, assisting with angiography and catheter-based procedures while maintaining strict safety, confidentiality, and teamwork standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active enrollment in an accredited Diagnostic Imaging Program.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologists in imaging procedures and operate imaging equipment.
• Observe safety rules in patient care for all ages.
• Perform venipuncture, dressing patients, and transporting as needed.
• Document patient data in PACS and charge systems accurately.
• Provide support for interventional radiology and fluoroscopy procedures as required.
• Assist with exams in the IR/vascular suites and maintain readiness of supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to radiation safety guidelines.

Skills

English communication

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Time management

Radiology support

Windows computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Enrolled in Diagnostic Imaging Program

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

PACS system

IRCoder

Windows OS

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Job Description Summary

• Under direct supervision of a technologist, assists technologist in diagnostic procedures and operation of some imaging equipment.
• Observes all safety rules in direct care and concern for patients of all ages, co-workers, self and staff.
• Responsible for assessing vital functions, performing venipuncture, dressing patients, and transporting patients as needed.

Essential Functions

• General for all departments: Follows direction of technologists in the production of quality imaging (positioning, and technique).
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to insure the quality of patient care.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in the department.
• Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Assists technologists with exams.
• Seeks resources for direction when necessary.
• Reports promptly any critical or unusual situations.
• Performs other duties as requested by primary manager that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place for patient or employee safety.

Interventional Radiology

• Assists physician in a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Neuro-Endovascular cases.
• Assists with adult diagnostic angiography and interventions.
• Provides support for and technical assistance in sheath insertion, groin sealant/stabilization, as they pertain to OR 28, Vascular Surgery, IR, and Neuro-Endovascular procedures.
• Able to provide imaging support during percutaneous biopsies.
• Is a collaborative member of the team, who is expected to function in the roles of scrub, monitor, and fluoroscopy tech using both single and biplane venues.
• Provides support during minimally Invasive Guide Wire and Catheter Based Procedures.
• Provides care to adult and geriatric patient population.
• Operates all the equipment in the IR, Vascular OR, and neuro-interventional suites.
• Observes all radiation safety rules concerning all patients, co-workers, self and others.
• Evaluates and maintains stock levels needed to perform daily procedures using IRCoder computer program.

Supervised Positions

None

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Currently attending a recognized Diagnostic Imaging Program approved by their respective accrediting agency (i.e, ARDMS, ARRT) *Students are required to provide school transcripts to their immediate supervisor showing they are actively enrolled in classes for 2nd year*
• Minimum Education Preferred: Completion of an undergraduate degree
• Minimum Experience Preferred: Experience in Healthcare Required

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform exams in the department.
• Takes initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.
• Ability to operate a wheelchair and stretcher.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, religious or cultural beliefs.
• Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
• Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
• Is familiar with and follows hospital wide Radiation Policy and rules set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health Division of Radiation Control Call support to the hospital within thirty (30) minutes of notification.
• Demonstrates effective time management techniques.
• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies.
• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
• Customer service oriented.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.

Person in this position is required to understand, agree upon and follow our Six Ground Rules: No excuses. We are a team. Bring up your ideas. Poor performance will be addressed. ‘That’s not my job’ is not acceptable Manage Up.

Shift Evening Shift Details

FTE 0.2 Type Regular

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In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.

The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school.

The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network.

Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves.

Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.