Technologist-Echocardiographer

Baptist Memorial Health; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Mississippi is seeking an experienced Sonographer to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology practice standards. The role includes developing procedure plans, proper documentation, and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Minimum registries and BLS requirements apply, with preference for candidates who recently worked as a Sonographer. On-site hospital-based role with opportunities to participate in quality improvement

Qualifications

• ARDMS/CCI or RVT registry required or pending; proof within 60 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan per hospital guidelines.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and rooms in a clean, safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care aligns with standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Recent experience as a Sonographer

Education

ARDMS/CCI or RVT eligibility

BLS certification eligibility within 30 days

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

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