Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

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

Job summary

Baptist in Tennessee is seeking an experienced Sonographer to perform imaging procedures per radiology standards, aiding diagnosis and treatment, and support duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate technique, developing treatment plans, documenting per hospital policies, maintaining equipment, and participating in improvement activities. ARDMS/RVT registry and BLS are required or pending; new grads may apply awaiting registry.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy required.
• Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of radiologic principles and uses the most appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required by hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

ARDMS and/or RVT registration

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

New graduate awaiting registry

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 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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

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