Intern, Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Echo Sonographer Intern at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Cardiac or Vascular Sonographer, assisting medical staff during procedures, delivering excellent customer service, and effectively communicating with patients, family members, and medical personnel. This role is required to attend in-services, annual reviews, and educational programs, staying knowledgeable about Echocardiography procedures, equipment, and relevant changes in the field

 

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Performs high quality/cost effective diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Cardiac or Vascular Sonographer.
Assists Physicians and medical staff during procedures as requested/required.
Provides excellent customer service in an accurate and efficient manner.
Communicates effectively with patients, family members, Physicians, other medical staff and NMMC staff members.
Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs.
Knowledgeable of procedures, positions, supplies, and equipment used in Echocardiology examinations.
Stays abreast of changes in Echocardiography.
Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
All other duties as assigned.

 

 

	QUALIFICATIONS
	Education
	Education Level	Education Details	Required/Preferred
	Associate's Degree	Applied Science	Required	And
	Licenses and Certifications
	Licenses and Certifications	Licenses and Certifications Details	Time Frame	Required/ Preferred
	CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing Internation	Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 60 days of accredited ultrasound program (CAAHEP) completion	within 60 Days	Required
	BCLS - Basic Life Support	Basic Life Support (BLS) certification	Upon Hire	Required
Work Experience
Number of Years	Work Experience Details	Required/ Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities	Required/Preferred	Proficiency
Good written and verbal communication; required	Required	N/A
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required	Required	N/A
Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.	Required	N/A
Perform Echocardiography procedures under the direction of a Registered Echocardiographer	Required	N/A
Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all times	Required	N/A
Maintain all of the NMHS Behavioral Standards.	Required	N/A
Detailed oriented	Required	N/A
Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family members	Required	N/A
Must have good written and verbal communication skills	Required	N/A
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude and presence toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve	Required	N/A
Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care	Required	N/A

**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:**

* Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: 
* Approval Responsibility:
* P & L Responsibility:
* Assets Controlled:
* Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
* Total Financial Responsibility:

**Budget Responsibility**

* Primary Budget Responsibility:
* Shared Budget Responsibility: