Students must be able to assess sonograms and determine quality. Students must be able to adapt to perform duties during emergency situations. Students must be able to follow protocols. Students must maintain patient confidentiality. Students must be able to maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors and satisfactory performances despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
Students are subject to electrical and radiant energy.
Persons in ultrasound have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and, therefore, are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with its specifications to prevent contact with the above materials. Integrate pertinent patient data in order to obtain optimum diagnostic results. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with patients and other members of the health care team. Guided by the Spirit of Mercy, provide care to promote patients' physical and psychological well being. Function within recognized ethical and legal standards.