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.
• Affords assistance to 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.

Qualifications

• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent; Required
• Other (Experience): Successful completion of 3 semesters of didactic and clinical competency requirements from an accredited Radiologic Technology program; Required
• Other (Experience): Successful completion of 6 months of training from an accredited ultrasound program. Required
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered or registry eligible by the American Radiologic Technologists within 6 months of accepting position; required (ARRT); Required
  Licensed or license eligible by the State of Mississippi within 6 months of accepting position; required (MRT); Required
  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, Abilities Required/Preferred: Proficiency in good written and verbal communication; required
  N/A Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required
  Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics; required
  Perform Radiological procedures under the direction of a Registered Staff Tech; required
  Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all times; required
  Detail oriented; required
  Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family members; required
  Must have good written and verbal communication skills; required
  Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve; required
  Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care; required