Pediatric Cardiac Echo Sonographer (PRN)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is hiring a Sonographer-PRN to utilize ultrasound equipment for diagnostic procedures. This part-time role involves scheduling patients, maintaining equipment, and performing quality assurance.

Candidates must have Basic Life Support certification and a Sonographer certification. Knowledge of anatomy, interpersonal skills, and patient management are crucial for this position.

Physical demands include handling equipment and exposure to biohazardous conditions in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days.
• Sonographer (S) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations utilizing special equipment.
• Explains testing procedures to patients and records medical history.
• Communicates findings to appropriate personnel and maintains imaging data records.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Patient management skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Skill in the use of personal computers

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Sonographer (S) certification

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is hiring a Sonographer-PRN to utilize ultrasound equipment for diagnostic procedures. This part-time role involves scheduling patients, maintaining equipment, and performing quality assurance.

Candidates must have Basic Life Support certification and a Sonographer certification. Knowledge of anatomy, interpersonal skills, and patient management are crucial for this position.

Physical demands include handling equipment and exposure to biohazardous conditions in a clinical environment.