Ultrasound Tech Student

Piedmont Healthcare; Cusseta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform routine and complex ultrasound procedures under supervision. The role includes pelvic, abdominal, vascular, and possibly breast imaging, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Responsibilities include preparing preliminary findings and delivering patient care to neonatal through geriatric patients, under established standards and practices. BLS certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited ultrasound program (CAAHEP or CMA) required.
• 1 year as a student in an accredited CAAHEP or CMA program required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Upon Hire required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of routine and complex ultrasound procedures under direct or indirect supervision of an experienced ultrasound/vascular technologist.
• Imaging including pelvic, abdominal, small parts, and routine vascular examinations such as peripheral vascular, renal, aorta/iliac, and carotid arteries; may perform breast ultrasound and deep Doppler.
• Prepares preliminary findings and provides patient care to all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric.

Education

CAAHEP or CMA accredited ultrasound program

Job description

Overview:

Performs a wide variety of routine and complex ultrasound procedures according to established standards and practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an experienced or lead ultrasound/vascular technologist. Performs ultrasound imaging such as pelvic, abdominal, small parts, and routine vascular examinations (ex., peripheral vascular [arterial and venous], renal, aorta/iliac, and carotid artery) and may perform more complex imaging such as breast ultrasound, deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures (ex., biopsies). Prepares preliminary findings. Provides patient care to all age groups including neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.

Responsibilities:

Performs a wide variety of routine and complex ultrasound procedures according to established standards and practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of an experienced or lead ultrasound/vascular technologist. Performs ultrasound imaging such as pelvic, abdominal, small parts, and routine vascular examinations (ex., peripheral vascular [arterial and venous], renal, aorta/iliac, and carotid artery) and may perform more complex imaging such as breast ultrasound, deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures (ex., biopsies). Prepares preliminary findings. Provides patient care to all age groups including neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.

Qualifications:

Education

• A student currently enrolled in accredited ultrasound program by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in Canada Required

Work Experience

• 1 year as a student in are accredited Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Canadian Medical Association (CMA) program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Basic Life Support (BLS) certified Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown