What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERN- RADIOLOGY position at North Mississippi Health Services?
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**JOB SUMMARY**
The Intern - Radiology at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Staff Technician/Sonographer. This includes performing treatment parameters, performing daily treatments, and assisting in procedures as requested or required. The intern will be actively engaged in patient interactions, ensuring high-quality care, and contributing to the treatment of patients.
**JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
* Performs high quality/cost-effective diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Staff Tech or Registered 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 Radiological examinations.
* Stays abreast of changes in Radiology.
* 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 Level** **Education Details (****Required/Preferred)**
High School Diploma or GED Equivalentor equivalent; Required
**And**
Other (Experience)Successful completion of 3 semesters of didactic and clinical competency requirements from an accredited Radiologic Technology program; Required
**Or**
Other (Experience)Successful completion of 6 months of training from an accredited ultrasound program.Required
**Or**
**Licenses and Certifications**
**Licenses and Certifications, Details,** **Time Frame (****Required/****Preferred)**
Registered or registry eligible by the American Radiologic Technologists within 6 months of accepting position; required (ARRT)
Required- And
Licensed or license eligible by the State of Mississippi within 6 months of accepting position; required (MRT)
Required- And
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification;
Required
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within 2 years of accepting sonography position at NMHS- Required for sonography positions
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities****Required/Preferred****Proficiency**
* Good written and verbal communication; requiredRequiredN/A
* Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; requiredRequiredN/A
* Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.RequiredN/A
* Perform Radiological procedures under the direction of a Registered Staff TechRequiredN/A
* Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all timesRequiredN/A
* Detailed orientedRequiredN/A
* Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family membersRequiredN/A
* Must have good written and verbal communication skillsRequiredN/A
* Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serveRequiredN/A
* Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of careRequiredN/A
**SCOPE**
**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:
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Intern - Radiology at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Staff Technician/Sonographer. This includes performing treatment parameters, performing daily treatments, and assisting in procedures as requested or required. The intern will be actively engaged in patient interactions, ensuring high-quality care, and contributing to the treatment of patients.
**JOB** **FUNCTIONS**
* Performs high quality/cost-effective diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Staff Tech or Registered 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 Radiological examinations.
* Stays abreast of changes in Radiology.
* 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 Level** **Education Details (****Required/Preferred)**
High School Diploma or GED Equivalentor equivalent; Required
**And**
Other (Experience)Successful completion of 3 semesters of didactic and clinical competency requirements from an accredited Radiologic Technology program; Required
**Or**
Other (Experience)Successful completion of 6 months of training from an accredited ultrasound program.Required
**Or**
**Licenses and Certifications**
**Licenses and Certifications, Details,** **Time Frame (****Required/****Preferred)**
Registered or registry eligible by the American Radiologic Technologists within 6 months of accepting position; required (ARRT)
Required- And
Licensed or license eligible by the State of Mississippi within 6 months of accepting position; required (MRT)
Required- And
American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification;
Required
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within 2 years of accepting sonography position at NMHS- Required for sonography positions
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities****Required/Preferred****Proficiency**
* Good written and verbal communication; requiredRequiredN/A
* Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; requiredRequiredN/A
* Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.RequiredN/A
* Perform Radiological procedures under the direction of a Registered Staff TechRequiredN/A
* Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all timesRequiredN/A
* Detailed orientedRequiredN/A
* Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family membersRequiredN/A
* Must have good written and verbal communication skillsRequiredN/A
* Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serveRequiredN/A
* Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of careRequiredN/A
**SCOPE**
**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: