Certified Ultrasound Technologist

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Germantown, TN seeks a skilled Sonographer to perform diagnostic imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

You will select appropriate technique and positioning, develop and implement procedure plans, document per hospital policies, and maintain equipment and rooms to ensure patient and staff safety. The role requires adherence to safety standards and active participation in improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• ARDMS and/or RVT registry required or new graduate waiting to take registry.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Proof of registry available within 120 calendar days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments.
• Develops and implements a procedure/treatment plan according to hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat, safe condition for patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care meets standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS and/or RVT registry

BLS certification

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.

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

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

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