Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Brandon, MS is seeking a Radiologic Sonographer to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards and to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role covers planning, execution, and documentation of procedures in a hospital setting.

The candidate must be ARDMS and/or RVT registered with BLS certification due within 14 days of hire, and basic computer literacy is preferred. Previous sonography experience is advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique for optimal procedures.
• Maintains documentation per hospital policies and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

ARDMS / RVT registry

Job description

Experience

Minimum Required

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred Experience

Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

Minimum Required

Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS and/or Registered Vascular Technologist RVT or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 120 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 120 DAYS OF HIRE;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;RVT;ARDMS