Radiology Intern

JOB SUMMARY
The Intern - Radiology  at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Staff Technician/Sonographer. This includes performing treatment parameters,  performing daily treatments, and assisting in procedures as requested or required.  The intern will be actively engaged in patient interactions, ensuring high-quality care, and contributing to the treatment of  patients.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs high quality/cost-effective diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Registered Staff Tech or Registered Sonographer.
• Assists Physicians and medical staff during procedures as requested/required.
• Provides excellent customer service in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, Physicians, other medical staff, and NMMC staff members.
• Attends required in-services, annual review, and educational programs.
• Knowledgeable of procedures, positions, supplies, and equipment used in Radiological examinations.
• Stays abreast of changes in Radiology.
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS  
  Education Level **Education Details (**Required/Preferred)
  
   High School Diploma or GED Equivalentor equivalent; Required
  And
   Other (Experience)Successful completion of 3 semesters of didactic and clinical competency requirements from an accredited Radiologic Technology program; Required
  Or
   Other (Experience)Successful completion of 6 months of training from an accredited ultrasound program.Required
  Or
   
  Licenses and Certifications
  Licenses and Certifications, Details, **Time Frame (*Required/Preferred)
   
  Registered or registry eligible by the American Radiologic Technologists within 6 months of accepting position; required (ARRT)
  Required- And
   
  Licensed or license eligible by the State of Mississippi within 6 months of accepting position; required (MRT)
  Required- And
   
  American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification;
  Required
  
  American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification within 2 years of accepting sonography position at NMHS- Required for sonography positions
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/Preferred*Proficiency
• Good written and verbal communication; requiredRequiredN/A
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; requiredRequiredN/A
• Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.RequiredN/A
• Perform Radiological procedures under the direction of a Registered Staff TechRequiredN/A
• Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all timesRequiredN/A
• Detailed orientedRequiredN/A
• Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family membersRequiredN/A
• Must have good written and verbal communication skillsRequiredN/A
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serveRequiredN/A
• Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of careRequiredN/A
  SCOPE
  Financial Responsibility:
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• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
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  Budget Responsibility
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• Shared Budget Responsibility: