Ultrasound Technologist | PRN | Methodist Diagnostic Center | Southaven
About The Position
The Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound and non-invasive vascular equipment to perform examinations, following the Radiology/Ultrasound Procedure Guide and modeling behavior consistent with MLH’s mission, vision, and values. The role includes ongoing patient assessment, accurate and timely documentation, and coordination of patient-care and department communications with radiological services team members. The technologist supports the development of others through guidance and teaching and promotes professional practice across the care team. The position contributes to quality monitoring and evaluation, maintains applicable hospital, DNV, and other quality standards, and ensures equipment performs optimally through quality-control tests and adjustments. The technologist maintains the continuing education and certification needed for Ultrasound Lab ACR accreditation, pursues education to improve technical skills and exam quality, participates in assigned committees or meetings, maintains supply inventory, and competently uses the RIS/PACS system. Breast experience is strongly preferred. This is a PRN, as-needed role at Methodist Diagnostic Center in Southaven, with rotating shifts between Monday and Friday, 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Abdomen) certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Skill in performing ultrasound examinations in the designated area.
- Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, including patient records and technical manuals.
- Ability to communicate verbally with coworkers, physicians, patients, and patients’ families.
- Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Breast experience is strongly preferred.
- Preferred associate degrees include Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, or Vascular Technology.
- Preferred bachelor's degrees, including Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Ultrasound/Sonography.
- Preferred technical degree or diploma in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Ultrasound/Sonography.
- Preferred credentials include Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Neurosonology), Registered Vascular Technologist, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Breast), or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- No prior work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform ultrasound examinations according to the Radiology/Ultrasound Procedure Guide.
- Operate ultrasound and non-invasive vascular equipment to perform examinations.
- Assess patients on an ongoing basis through observation and records, and report findings accurately and on time.
- Guide and teach others and promote professional practice among radiological services care-team members.
- Participate in quality monitoring and evaluation and maintain measures to meet hospital, DNV, and other quality standards.
- Ensure optimum equipment performance and perform appropriate quality-control tests and adjustments to maximize image quality.
- Obtain continuing education and certification necessary for Ultrasound Lab ACR accreditation, and seek education to enhance technical skills and improve exam quality.
- Coordinate patient-care and department-related communications among radiological services team members.
- Attend and participate in departmental or hospital committees and group meetings when appointed or assigned.
- Maintain inventory of film, drugs, and other expendable supplies.
- Demonstrate competent use of the RIS/PACS system within the scope of the job.
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Education Level
Associate degree
