Technologist-Echocardiographer

Baptist; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Starkville, MS is seeking a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures in Radiology Diagnostic. The role follows radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment and includes related tasks as assigned.

Recent sonography experience is required and ARDMS/CCI or RVT certification is expected, with BLS obtained within 30 days of hire. Basic computer skills are essential, and the incumbent will maintain equipment, complete documentation, and

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with hospital documentation systems.
• Registered sonographer credentials are required (ARDMS/CCI or RVT) or a new graduate awaiting registry.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI certification or new graduate awaiting registry

BLS certification

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Oktibbeha County Hospital


• Department Radiology Diagnostic

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

• 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