Technologist-Echocardiographer PRN

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arkansas is seeking a skilled Sonographer to perform imaging procedures and treatments per radiology standards. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, ensuring safety of work areas, and participating in performance improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have registry qualifications, recent sonography experience, and must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.
• Proof of registry must be available within 60 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Understand Radiologic principles and utilize appropriate techniques.
• Develop and implement procedure/treatment plans according to guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participate in improvement activities for patient care.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS

Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Registered Vascular Technologist RVT

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

• 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.

Training

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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