Ultrasound Tech Student

Piedmont Healthcare; Pine Mountain Valley (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Georgia is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist trainee to perform pelvic, abdominal, small parts and vascular imaging under the direction of an experienced lead technologist. The position requires enrollment in a CAAHEP or CMA accredited ultrasound program and at least 1 year of related student experience.

Candidates must hold BLS certification upon hire and provide care across neonatal to geriatric patients, assisting with preliminary findings and ensuring patient

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a CAAHEP- or CMA-accredited ultrasound program.
• Minimum 1 year of student experience in a related ultrasound program.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform pelvic, abdominal, small parts and vascular ultrasound exams.
• Prepare preliminary findings and provide patient care across age groups.
• Operate under supervision of an experienced ultrasound/vascular technologist, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Patient care

Communication

Education

CAAHEP/CMA accredited ultrasound program enrollment

1 year in CAAHEP/CMA program

BLS certification

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