Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Student Vascular Tech Extern for the Peripheral Lab department. This is a Flexi Day shift position in Norfolk, VA.
Hours: Operating hours are from 730am to 530pm Monday to Friday. Shift times can vary and are expected around 4 hours per week minimum based on availability.
The Student is a training role designed for a student enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular technology / Sonography programs. Under supervision, the student will assist in and perform selected procedures as appropriate, gaining hands-on clinical experience. Must have completed enough clinical hours in an accredited cardiovascular technology program that the student may use employed hours towards graduation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in preparation of patients for sonography procedures (explaining the procedure, positioning, ensuring patient comfort, obtaining patient history)
Operate specialized ultrasound equipment under supervision to perform basic echocardiogram studies
Assist or act as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic vascular related procedures, under physician or registered sonographer guidance
Maintain accurate patient records, image data, and documentation as required by the lab and hospital policy
Adhere to established protocols for patient safety, infection control, and equipment maintenance
Participate in educational activities, seminars, and in-service training to enhance knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and echo imaging techniques
Education:
Currently enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular technology or echocardiography sonography program
Have completed sufficient clinical hours so that some work may count toward program graduation requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required
Certification:
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
Experience:
Good communication skills: ability to interact empathetically with patients and work collaboratively with medical team preferred
Attention to detail, ability to follow direction and protocols strictly
Willingness to learn and adapt in a clinical environment
Keywords: Student, Externship, Echo, Cardiovascular Tech, Technologist, Echocardiographer, Echocardiography
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