Technologist-Echocardiographer

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Registered Echocardiography Technologist to perform imaging procedures that aid in diagnosis and treatment, following radiology practice standards. Must be ARDMS/CCI registered or eligible, with BLS certification within 14 days of hire; recent sonography experience is preferred.

You will document findings and maintain clean, safe work areas. The role requires teamwork with the radiology department and ongoing adherence to performance

Qualifications

• Registered by ARDMS and/or CCI or new graduate awaiting registry.
• Proof of registry/certification required within 12 months of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans following BMG protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a neat, safe condition for patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure quality patient care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI registration

Job description

Overview

Technologist-Echocardiographer Registered Job Code 22972 FLSA Status Job Family RADIOLOGY PROCESSLEVEL Job Description Title Technologist Echocardiographer Registered

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 BMG protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with BMG 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 BMG and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications Experience

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired #N/A Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Registered by ARDMS and/or CCI or new graduate who is waiting to take registry. Proof of registry/certification required by primary source must be available within 12 months of graduation. BLS certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Training

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships No

Work Environment Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Accurate Accurate Moderate Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other