Intern- Radiology Tech

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:  Radiology Ultrasound

Work Shift:

Variable

Job Description:

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.

• 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.

• Good written and verbal communication; required
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required
• Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Perform Radiological procedures under the direction of a Registered Staff Tech
• 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

• 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: $15.00 - $15.00

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Radiologic Technology |

Required

Certifications:

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.