Echo Technologist

Baptist; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Brandon, MS is seeking a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures and contribute to accurate diagnosis. You will work within established radiology standards to ensure high-quality images, safe patient care, and timely reporting of findings.

You will follow hospital protocols, maintain equipment and documentation, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives. ARDMS certification and BLS within 14 days of hire are required, with on-site responsibilities in Brandon.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.
• Registered by ARDMS/CCI or RVT or waiting for registry with proof within 60 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Basic computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI 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.

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, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, 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 60 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification with 12 months of hire.; BLS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired