Echocardiographer Tech (PRN)

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards, aiding in diagnosis and treatment. You will implement procedure plans, document activities, and maintain safe work areas to ensure patient and staff safety.

Preferred credentials include ARDMS, Cardiac Sonographer, or RVT, with BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: ARDMS/CCI or RVT certification, or new graduate awaiting registry.
• Proof of registry from primary source must be available within 60 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans per hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standard patient care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI or RVT certification

BLS certification

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.

Job 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

Education

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

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.

Specials 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