Intern, Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer
- North Mississippi Health Services
- Tupelo, MS, USA
- Aug 04, 2026
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 Echo Sonographer Intern at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Cardiac or Vascular Sonographer, assisting medical staff during procedures, delivering excellent customer service, and effectively communicating with patients, family members, and medical personnel. This role is required to attend in-services, annual reviews, and educational programs, staying knowledgeable about Echocardiography procedures, equipment, and relevant changes in the field |
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 Echocardiology examinations.
Stays abreast of changes in Echocardiography.
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
And
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing InternationCardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 60 days of accredited ultrasound program (CAAHEP) completionwithin 60 DaysRequired BCLS - Basic Life SupportBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationUpon HireRequired
Work Experience Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyGood written and verbal communication; requiredRequiredN/AInteraction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; requiredRequiredN/AServes patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.RequiredN/APerform Echocardiography procedures under the direction of a Registered EchocardiographerRequiredN/APerform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all timesRequiredN/AMaintain all of the NMHS Behavioral Standards.RequiredN/ADetailed orientedRequiredN/AMust have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family membersRequiredN/AMust have good written and verbal communication skillsRequiredN/AMust reflect a positive, caring attitude and presence toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serveRequiredN/AAbility to work well under pressure while providing a high level of careRequiredN/A
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Schedule
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.
