What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Full Time - Day
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou #NMHSConnections
**JOB SUMMARY** The Sonographer - Echo Cardiac Ultrasound at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in echocardiography. This role is responsible for conducting educational and in-service training, performing various echocardiography procedures, ensuring proper charting and filing, maintaining inventory, and participating in Performance Improvement activities. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** Educational: * The incumbent will participate in the training of new personnel. * The incumbent will conduct/participate in in-service training classes. Clinical: * The incumbent performs all aspects of echocardiography. (M-mode; 2 Dimensional; Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echocardiography; assists with Trans esophageal Echocardiography;) Responsible for proper use of Telemedicine equipment used in pediatric echocardiography. Clerical: * Responsible for proper charting, filing, and charging of all Echocardiography procedures performed. * Responsible for Computerized Patient Scheduling on an as needed basis. Inventory: * Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies needed for procedures performed. Performance Inventory: * Participates in hospital and departmental on-going Performance Improvement activities and complies with actions taken as a result of those activities to assure high quality patient care. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Associate's Degree The incumbent must be a registered cardiac sonographer and preferably a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or NMMC Echo Internship, which includes training in cardiac ultrasound Required Other (Experience) Basic and Advanced Cardiology classes Preferred Other (Experience) Continuing education is required on an annual basis regarding Cardiology procedures performed. Required **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography RDCS Required Or CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International RCS Required BCLS - Basic Life Support Required **Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** 1-3 years Work experience not required due to on job training program Preferred **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** This position requires detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy, cardiac disease processes and the effect of these disease processes on the cardiac structures and blood flow. Required N/A The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to perform detailed measurements and calculations in order to define disease states. Required N/A This position requires knowledge and use of computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment. Required N/A This position requires knowledge and use of telemedicine equipment for the transmission of echocardiography images by telemedicine. Required N/A The incumbent deals with the pediatric, adult, and geriatric population. Required N/A Must be able to work independent of supervision when on location. Required N/A The incumbent is able to fill-in for others within the Cardiology Department when needed or directed by the Supervisor. Required N/A This requires a good teamwork focus. Required N/A Commitment to customer service and cost control. Required N/A Affiliate hospital personnel, patients, and their families Required N/A Cardiology patients and their families Required N/A Cardiologists, Cardiologists= nurses, Nurse Practitioners and the Cardiology Department staff and NMMC staff at large Required N/A Referral physicians and the office staff of referring physicians Required N/A Vendors and their representatives Required N/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Associates
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Full Time - Day
Posting Description
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou #NMHSConnections
Job Description
**JOB SUMMARY** The Sonographer - Echo Cardiac Ultrasound at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in echocardiography. This role is responsible for conducting educational and in-service training, performing various echocardiography procedures, ensuring proper charting and filing, maintaining inventory, and participating in Performance Improvement activities. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** Educational: * The incumbent will participate in the training of new personnel. * The incumbent will conduct/participate in in-service training classes. Clinical: * The incumbent performs all aspects of echocardiography. (M-mode; 2 Dimensional; Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echocardiography; assists with Trans esophageal Echocardiography;) Responsible for proper use of Telemedicine equipment used in pediatric echocardiography. Clerical: * Responsible for proper charting, filing, and charging of all Echocardiography procedures performed. * Responsible for Computerized Patient Scheduling on an as needed basis. Inventory: * Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies needed for procedures performed. Performance Inventory: * Participates in hospital and departmental on-going Performance Improvement activities and complies with actions taken as a result of those activities to assure high quality patient care. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Associate's Degree The incumbent must be a registered cardiac sonographer and preferably a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or NMMC Echo Internship, which includes training in cardiac ultrasound Required Other (Experience) Basic and Advanced Cardiology classes Preferred Other (Experience) Continuing education is required on an annual basis regarding Cardiology procedures performed. Required **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography RDCS Required Or CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International RCS Required BCLS - Basic Life Support Required **Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** 1-3 years Work experience not required due to on job training program Preferred **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** This position requires detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy, cardiac disease processes and the effect of these disease processes on the cardiac structures and blood flow. Required N/A The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to perform detailed measurements and calculations in order to define disease states. Required N/A This position requires knowledge and use of computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment. Required N/A This position requires knowledge and use of telemedicine equipment for the transmission of echocardiography images by telemedicine. Required N/A The incumbent deals with the pediatric, adult, and geriatric population. Required N/A Must be able to work independent of supervision when on location. Required N/A The incumbent is able to fill-in for others within the Cardiology Department when needed or directed by the Supervisor. Required N/A This requires a good teamwork focus. Required N/A Commitment to customer service and cost control. Required N/A Affiliate hospital personnel, patients, and their families Required N/A Cardiology patients and their families Required N/A Cardiologists, Cardiologists= nurses, Nurse Practitioners and the Cardiology Department staff and NMMC staff at large Required N/A Referral physicians and the office staff of referring physicians Required N/A Vendors and their representatives Required N/A **SCOPE** **Freedom To Act:** **Problem Solving:** **Impact:** **Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility:
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Associates
