Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures and contribute to patient diagnosis and treatment. The role requires ARDMS/RVT registration or eligibility and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities include applying radiologic principles, developing treatment plans, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining equipment and facilities in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARDMS and/or RVT or a new graduate waiting to take the registry.
• Proof of registry must be available within 120 calendar days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS / RVT certification

BLS certification within 14 days

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

• 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.

Training

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