North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Clinic for a per diem / prn nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Clinic
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
* Ability to perform a complete & accurate 2D Adult Echocardiogram across all main unit areas, including, but not limited to: portable & STAT echoes, cardiac observation unit, outpatient, and inpatient echoes
* Perform all modes, protocols and procedures related to of main unit echocardiography, including but not limited to: M-mode, 2- Dimensional, Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo, Pericardiocentesis, Septal Ablations, Bubble Study, Optison Contrast Protocol, Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
* Meet on-call needs/assignments of department
* Be available within 30 minutes when on-call; adult required, pediatric preferred
* Upload and edit echo studies timely and accurately
* Demonstrate AIDET and CARES in all interactions
* Assists with new employee orientation and training when requested
* Engage in on-going echo staff education
* Engage in organization and departmental performance improvement initiatives
* Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies, as well as good stewardship of supplies
* Ability to independently perform all necessary department office functions including, but not limited to: entering and/or correcting charges, print schedule, accurately enter data into patient logbook, complete accurate McKesson reports.
* Assists in resolving discrepancies promptly
* Actively participates in correlation studies/reviews for maintenance of accreditation and intradepartmental educational purposes
* Saturday and Sunday 12 hour day shifts
* Other duties as assigned.
**Requirements:**
* Must be a registered cardiac or vascular sonographer
* BLS Required
* Basic & Advanced Cardiology classes preferred
* Detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy, cardiac disease processes and the effect of these disease processes on the cardiac structures and blood flow required.
* Must demonstrate the ability to perform detailed cardiac echo measurements and calculations to recognize cardiac disease processes
* Knowledge and use of computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment required
* Continued Education specific to Cardiology procedures and disease states required annually
* Proficiency in Tele-Tracking required
* Proficiency in adult and geriatric population while exhibiting excellent customer service
* Prepares echo lab for the following day (printing schedule, stocking supplies as needed, maintain a clean and organized work area)
* Must be proficient in McKesson Cardiology system; able to work-up and complete reports accurately and timely
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-0009OP. Posted job title: Echo Cardiac Ultrasound Sonographer, Prn
About North Mississippi Health Services
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. Were committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate why our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art womens and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.