Technologist-Echocardiographer

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Starkville, MS is seeking a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and/or treatment. The role requires ARDMS / CCI or RVT registration and BLS within 14 days of hire, with proficiency in ultrasound technique and patient positioning.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Established ultrasound imaging techniques and patient positioning knowledge.
• Basic computer literacy including documentation and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Maintains equipment and procedure rooms in a safe, clean condition.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Ultrasound

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/CCI or RVT registration

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.

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