Job Description
Posting Description
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.
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, AbilitiesRequired/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
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