Graduate Ultrasound Technologist

LE109 Clay County Medical Center, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Ultrasound Technologist at North Mississippi Health Services conducts high-quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures and assists during medical procedures, while delivering excellent patient service and clear communication with patients and staff.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, CPR certification, and familiarity with radiology procedures; candidates should stay updated on radiology advances and comply with policies.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Independence

Workflow management

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Diagnostic visualization

Equipment reporting

Radiology knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.