Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is hiring a Sonographer in Columbus, Mississippi, to perform imaging procedures and aid in disease diagnosis and treatment. The ideal candidate will be registered by ARDMS or a new graduate waiting to take the registry, with BLS certification required within 14 days of hire. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols. Basic computer skills are essential for this role, with a focus on improving patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.
• Proof of registry must be available within 120 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of Radiologic principles and utilizes appropriate techniques.
• Develops and implements appropriate procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes required documentation and maintains safety in equipment and rooms.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Registered by ARDMS or new graduate waiting to take the registry

Basic Life Support (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.

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.

Experience

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

• 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

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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