Echo Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Brandon, MS seeks an experienced Sonographer to perform imaging procedures according to radiology standards. The role supports diagnosis and treatment with high-quality patient care.

The candidate should have ARDMS/CCI or RVT registry, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and demonstrate proficiency in ultrasound techniques and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Proof of ARDMS/CCI or RVT registry must be available within 60 calendar days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Recent experience as a Sonographer (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of radiologic principles and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments.
• 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.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI or RVT ready to registry within 60 days of graduation

BLS certification within 30 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 – 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.

Special Skills – Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

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