Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Germantown, TN seeks a skilled Sonographer to perform imaging procedures per radiology standards and to contribute to patient diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accurate technique selection, documentation, and adherence to hospital protocols.

Candidates should be ARDMS or RVT registered (or pending) and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire. Strong attention to safety and quality, plus teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting, is required.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARDMS and/or RVT; new graduate waiting for registry must have proof within 120 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Evidence of registry (primary source) must be available within 120 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of radiologic principles/theory and selects the most appropriate technique and positioning for procedures.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan per hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a clean, safe condition for patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure care standards are met.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Recent Sonography experience

Education

ARDMS or RVT registration

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired