Graduate Ultrasound Technologist

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Department:
40007210 Radiology Hospital
Work Shift:
variable
Job Description:
The Graduate Ultrasound Technologist at North
Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting high-quality and
cost-effective diagnostic procedures, providing assistance during medical
procedures, offering excellent customer service, and ensuring effective
communication with patients, family members, physicians, medical staff, and
colleagues. They are required to attend in-services, annual reviews, and
educational programs while staying knowledgeable about radiological
examination procedures, equipment, and relevant changes in the field.JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs high quality/cost effective diagnostic procedures
• Assists Physicians and medical staff during procedures as requested/required
• Provides excellent customer service in an accurate and efficient manner
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, Physicians, medical staff, and NMMC staff members
• Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs
• Knowledgeable of procedures, positions, supplies, and equipment used in Radiological examinations
• Stay abreast of changes in Radiology
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
• Organize work flow to prevent delays and control cost through appropriate use of supplies. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work independently to assure quality.
• Ability to organize work flow to prevent patient delays
• Assist fellow team members as needed to provide high quality patient care
• Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all times
• Must work to visualize affected area to provide diagnostic information.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently report any equipment malfunction/potentially hazardous equipment to the Supervisor or Bio-Med
• Ability to stay abreast with continually changing Radiological technology Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Frequently
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range:
$22.75 - $22.75
Education:
Associate’s Degree | Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Required
Certifications:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, DNU Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - ARRT - ARRT, DNU Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer - Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer, Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography