Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Collierville, TN is seeking a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology standards to support diagnosis and treatment. The role involves developing treatment plans, selecting proper techniques, and maintaining equipment and work areas in a safe, clean state.

Minimum requirements include ARDMS or RVT registry (or pending) and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; recent sonography experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy is required.
• New graduates must obtain ARDMS/RVT registry within 120 days of hire; BLS within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plan.
• Maintains equipment and rooms in a neat, safe condition.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/RVT registry or waiting to take

BLS certification

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.

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS and/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 120 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 120 DAYS OF HIRE;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;RVT;ARDMS