Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech: Impactful Imaging Specialist

SEMRHI; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMRHI in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures with independent judgment and patient-focused care. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, and staff and adherence to safety and infection-control practices.

Under the RN Nurse Manager, you will prepare equipment, position patients, operate ultrasound gear, and document results.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in sonography from accredited school.
• ARRT/ARDMS Certification(s).
• 1–2 years on the job experience as an ultrasound technologist is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices.
• Ability to explain technical procedures and results to patients in user-friendly manner.
• Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
• Effectively prepares equipment for procedure and selects appropriate equipment settings.
• Accurately explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
• Accurately directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view.
• Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body to be interpreted by a provider.
• Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones.
• Consistently selects the appropriate images to show to the provider for diagnostic purposes.
• Accurately takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in preliminary reports for the providers.
• Accurately maintain patient records in Epic
• Accurately adjust and maintain ultrasound equipment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in job duties
• Effectively communicates with the provider and other staff
• Adheres to infection-control policies using universal precautions at all times and PPE as appropriate
• Understand the importance of patient confidentiality
• Performs related work, as assigned
• Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care
• Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline

Skills

Patient communication

Calming anxious patients

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in sonography

Job description

SEMRHI in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures with independent judgment and patient-focused care. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, and staff and adherence to safety and infection-control practices.

Under the RN Nurse Manager, you will prepare equipment, position patients, operate ultrasound gear, and document results.