Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Germantown, Tennessee is seeking a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting activities, and maintaining equipment and work areas in a safe condition.

Requirements include ARDMS or RVT registration, BLS within 14 days of hire, and proof of registry within 120 days of graduation.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or RVT registration required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Proof of registry (by primary source) available within 120 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements a procedure/treatment plan.
• Completes documentation per hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standard patient care.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS or RVT

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

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.

Overview

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.

Experience

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

• 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.

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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