Part-Time

Fetal Center Sonographer

University of Mississippi Medical Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Academic medical center

No salary listed

Jackson, MS, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Infection Control
Quality Assurance (QA)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days after hire.
  • One of the following certifications is required: Sonographer from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
  • Patient management skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Skill in using personal computers and related software applications.
  • Ability to maintain records.
  • Ability to allay patient anxiety.
  • Ability to work safely around biohazardous conditions, radiation exposure, blood-borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations using specialized equipment and devices.
  • Explain testing procedures to patients, obtain and record relevant medical histories, select appropriate equipment settings, and position patients to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
  • View, record, and analyze images on screen; determine whether images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes; communicate findings to appropriate personnel; and maintain imaging data, data tracking, and scheduling information.
  • Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and work areas, and report equipment failures to a supervisor.
  • Assume responsibility for patient safety and provide physical and psychological comfort to patients.
  • Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety, environmental safety, exposure control, and infection control practices.
  • Schedule patients and perform quality assurance.
University of Mississippi Medical Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center

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University of Mississippi Medical Center is Mississippi’s public academic medical center and health-sciences university. The institution operates hospitals, clinics, professional schools, research programs, and statewide health initiatives. It serves patients, students, families, clinicians, researchers, and communities throughout Mississippi. Its operating model centers on clinical care integrated with education, research, public service, and centralized university operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and administration. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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