Diag. Sonographer-Pediatrics PRN (R00037603)

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Tupelo, MS

405d

About The Position

The Reg Diagnostic Sonographer-PRN position at the University of Mississippi Medical Center involves utilizing ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic procedures. The role focuses on producing visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow for interpretation by physicians, while also managing patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Meet the educational and applicable experience factor requirements for registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or ARRT Certified with Sonogram Endorsement.
• ARMDS or CCI registration in the area(s) of specialization or ARRT Certified with Sonogram Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
• Patient management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to allay patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations utilizing special equipment and devices.
• Explains testing procedures to patients, obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being viewed, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions the patient for optimum diagnostic results.
• Views, records, and analyzes images on screen; judges whether images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes; communicates findings to appropriate personnel; maintains imaging data records, data tracking, and scheduling information.
• Maintains adequate supplies, equipment, and work area; reports equipment failures to supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patients.
• Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed