Description

Department:

36320 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Ultrasound

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

15

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

The sonographer trainee will work variable hours dependent on their school commitments.

Pay Range
$19.45 - $29.20

Opportunity for a student in their final year of an accredited Sonographer or Ultrasound program to work around their class and clinical schedule to experience on the job training and get paid!

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current enrollment in an AMA or CMA accredited program in diagnostic ultrasound required.

Certification:

CPR certification through American Heart Associate or American Red Cross required.

Job Details:

1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services.

2. Performs or assists in performing quality ultrasound examinations in a timely and efficient manner while under the supervision and/or direction of a staff Sonographer, ensuring consistent workflow and high level of productivity.

3. Schedules procedures and maintains appropriate records that contribute to the efficiency of department operations. Coordinates with other departments as needed.

4. Assists with room preparation and restocking of rooms and other departmental storage areas with supplies necessary for patient care and procedures.

5. Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality of services provided.

6. Ensures age/developmentally appropriate care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served to ensure patient's needs are met.

Skills for Success:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate on a professional level
• Ability to work as part of a team, with physicians, co-workers and other members of the health care team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and potentially stressful environment Ability to accept constructive criticism and performance evaluation/feedback

Work Environment:

Possible exposure to infections and contagious disease. Possible exposure to body fluids and waste. Subject to interruptions. Subject to stressful situations.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Performs age appropriate ultrasound examinations, effectively and efficiently, while under the direct supervision of a staff Sonographer and in accordance with Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures. Provides assistance with patient care, room turnover, paperwork, supplies, equipment cleaning and errands while communicating pertinent information to appropriate personnel.