Technologist- Ultrasound

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:

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Job Description:

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 Coordination:
  Frequently

Salary Range: $34.55 - $51.82

Education:

Associate’s Degree | Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Required

Certifications:

DNU CPR
- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, DNU Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - ARRT - ARRT, Licensed Radiologic Technologist
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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.