Echo Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Terrapin Hill (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology practice standards and to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role requires ARDMS/CCI or RVT registry and BLS certification within set timelines, and prefers recent Sonographer experience.

You will develop and implement procedure/treatment plans, adhere to hospital protocols, document thoroughly, maintain equipment and rooms, and participate in Performance Improvement

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• ARDMS/CCI or RVT registry; BLS within 30 days of hire; new graduate waiting to take registry.

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.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI or RVT registry; BLS within 30 days of hire; new graduate waiting to take registry

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according 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