Ultrasound Technician - PRN

South Sunflower County Hospital • Indianola, MS

26d

About The Position

The Staff Ultrasound Technologist uses sonographic equipment to examine areas of concern, conducts scan tests, and prepares reports based on the results. The role also includes scheduling outpatient Radiology procedures, maintaining equipment, reporting machinery failures, and promptly notifying appropriate medical staff of abnormalities requiring immediate attention. The technologist manages multiple patients and priorities in a fast-paced environment, works with minimal supervision, and cooperates with other team members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound or Radiologic Technology program.
• Associate degree in sonography from a CAAHEP-accredited institution that prepares students to sit for the certification exam.
• ARDMS or ARRT Sonography certification, or an equivalent credential such as RDMS or CCI, upon hire or within the facility-specified timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiologic Technology.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
• Prior experience in a hospital or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe areas of concern.
• Report abnormalities requiring immediate attention to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure.
• Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results.
• Schedule outpatient procedures for Radiology.
• Manage several patients and priorities and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Work under minimal supervision and cooperate with other team members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree