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North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Clinic for a per diem / prn nursing job in Gilmore Amory, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Clinic
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

* **JOB SUMMARY**

The Sonographer - Echo Cardiac Ultrasound at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in echocardiography from neonatal to geriatric populations and must possess knowledge in using computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment. This role has specific responsibilities in performing various inpatient and outpatient transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography procedures, completing all preliminary reports, ensuring proper charting, charges, filing data, maintaining inventory, and participating in Performance Improvement activities.  Incumbent will engage in ongoing continuing education and performance improvement initiatives.

 

**JOB FUNCTIONS**

Educational:
 • Participate in the training of new personnel. 
 • Engage in on-going staff education.
Clinical:
 • Demonstrates the ability to perform a complete and accurate transthoracic 2D Adult Echocardiogram across all main unit areas, including but not limited to: portable and STAT echoes, cardiac observation unit, chest pain unit, outpatient, and inpatient echoes.
 • Demonstrates the detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy, cardiac disease processes and the effect of these disease processes on the cardiac structures and blood flow required.
 • Performs all aspects of echocardiography.  (M-mode; 2- Dimensional; Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Exercise Stress Echocardiography Adult; Transesophageal Echocardiography, Pericardiocentesis, Septal Ablations, Bubble Study, Optison Contrast Protocol, Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) ;)
 • Performs limited pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms
Clerical:
 • Responsible for proper charting, filing, and charging of all Echocardiography procedures performed.
 • Responsible for lab preparation for following day for patient schedule and adequate supplies. 
 • Responsible for Computerized Patient Scheduling on an as needed basis.
 • Responsible for patient transport coordination via Teletracking.
 • Assists in resolving discrepancies promptly
Inventory:
 • Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies needed for procedures performed.
Performance Improvement:
 • Participates in hospital and departmental on-going Performance Improvement activities
 • Complies with actions taken as a result of those activities to assure high quality patient care.
 • Actively participates in correlation studies/reviews for maintenance of accreditation and intradepartmental educational purposes.
 

 

**Remote Work Capable**

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**QUALIFICATIONS**

 

**Education**

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

 

Associate's Degree

Associate in Applied Science or Graduated Accredited Cardiac and or Vascular Ultrasound program.

Required

 

 

Basic and Advanced Cardiology classes

Preferred

 

 

Continuing education is required on an annual basis regarding Cardiology procedures performed.

Required

 

 

**Licenses and Certifications**

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

 

CCI  - Cardiovascular Credentialing Internation

RCS

within 90 Days

Required

or

(CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular

RDCS

within 90 Days

Required

 

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

 

 

Preferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Work Experience**

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

 

1-3 years

Work experience not required due to on job training program.

Preferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

KSAs

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.

 

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to perform detailed measurements and calculations in order to define disease states.

 

This position requires knowledge and use of computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment.

 

The incumbent deals with the pediatric, adult, and geriatric population.

 

Must be able to work independent of supervision.

 

Must demonstrate excellent teamwork

 

The incumbent must be proficient in Change Healthcare Cardiology system; ability to work-up and complete reports accurately and timely.

 

Commitment to customer service and cost control.

 

The incumbent should be able to prioritize and organize workflow and patient flow for inpatients and outpatients.

 

Must maintain positive and professional relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, support staff, vendor representatives, affiliate staff (Community Hospitals, UMMC, ambassador services, etc) patients, visitors, and coworkers

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #UC. Posted job title: Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonagrapher, Prn, Days, Nmmc Gilmore-Amory

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

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