Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Brandon, MS seeks a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards, aiding diagnosis and treatment. You will select techniques and positioning for optimal results.

Candidates must be ARDMS or RVT registered, with BLS within 14 days of hire. Recent experience preferred. The role includes documentation, equipment maintenance, and participation in Performance Improvement activities.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or RVT registry is required with proof by primary source within 120 days of graduation.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal results.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans following hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation in line with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and rooms to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to uphold standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Radiology principles

Documentation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

ARDMS / RVT registry

BLS certification

Tools

Sonography equipment

Job description

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.

Training

Minimum RequiredPreferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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