About the role#
As a Student Sonographer, you will provide diagnostic patient care services using medical sonography. This role involves performing ultrasound procedures, analyzing sonograms, and communicating findings to physicians. You will work in a clinical environment, ensuring patient comfort and maintaining accurate exam records while following safety and HIPAA protocols.
What you'll do#
- Identify patients using two demographic identifiers and review procedure orders.
- Perform ultrasound procedures using independent judgment to differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Explain procedures to patients and their families, addressing questions and managing wait times.
- Maintain a sanitary workspace, including stocking supplies and disinfecting transducers.
- Operate the PACS system to verify studies and ensure all appropriate consents are signed.
- Participate in daily patient flow, resolve scheduling conflicts, and respond to emergency situations.
- Manage administrative tasks such as charging procedures, maintaining daily logs, and handling office equipment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of an accredited Sonography program.
- Proficiency with departmental equipment and knowledge of exam requirements.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Competency with computer systems, data entry, and EMR software.
- Mathematical skills for clinical and administrative tasks.
- ARRT in Radiology and PACS experience are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time, on-site position located in Greenville, South Carolina.
- The role operates on a rolling basis with variable shifts.
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is a nonprofit health organization based in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2017, it operates as the largest health system in the state. The organization serves more than 1.2 million patients every year. It maintains facilities across the Greenville and Columbia markets.
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