Ultrasound Technologist

• JOB SUMMARY The 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.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Graduate of approved school of Ultrasound Technology.. Required
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Registered by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. . Required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Registered by the American Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). . Preferred
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist. Licensed by the State of Mississippi (MRT). . Preferred
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation. American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification;. . Required
  
  

Work Experience

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Skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently to assure quality.
• Good written and verbal communication; required
• Serves patient population categories of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Organize work flow to prevent patient delays.
• Work well with ordering Physicians to assure accurate information provided.
• 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
• Detailed oriented
• Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family members
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care
  
  

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 . Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Frequently
• Climbing . Occassionally
• Balancing . Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Occassionally
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Frequently
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently
  
  

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers