Ultrasound

Clinical management—concentrating on privacy, comfort, safety and satisfaction—of patients seen in the Ultrasound Division/Biopsy Service. Assist with intraprocedure care during ultrasound guided biopsies including providing for pain management and emergency interventions as needed.

Patient Population

• All ages
• Varying acuity
• Inpatient and outpatient

Number of Beds

• 6

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:6

Rotation/Shifts

• Monday-Friday; day shift 8 - 4:30

Skill Mix

• 75% percent RN; 50 percent BSN; 25% Clinical Associate

Required Competencies:

• Medical/surgical background;
• IV/phlebotomy skills;
• Aseptic technique
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

Orientation

• Complete 10-16 week regular radiology orientation with 2 weeks specifically with ultrasound nurses and technologists

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