Sonographer- PRN
Simpson General Hospital
- Mendenhall, MS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sonographer
- Simpson General Hospital
- Director of Imaging Services
- PRN (as needed)
- Registration with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) (or within 12 months of hire into the department).
- Must maintain licensure in State of Mississippi (Required)
- Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field preferred.
- Registration with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) (or within 12 months of hire into the department).
- As Needed
- No
- Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe the area(s) of concern.
- Report to the appropriate medical staff of any abnormalities that require immediate attention.
- Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure.
- Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results.
- Manage several patients and priorities.
- Work under minimal supervision and cooperate with other team members.
- Send images to PACS for Radiologist interpretation.
- Document in the patient chart in a timely manner.
- Subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment as directed.
- Follow infection control and isolation guidelines.
- Adhere to all hospital polices and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
- Basic computer skills
- Professional, friendly attitude
- Excellent bedside manner
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices