Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a Sonographer to perform imaging procedures and treatments aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols, and maintaining safe work conditions.

Candidates should be registered by ARDMS or RVT and possess BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Recent experience is preferred. The position is Wed-Fri, 1p-11:30p and Sat, 10a-8:30p without on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Sonographer preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures/treatments according to standards.
• Develop and implement procedure/treatment plans.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in safe condition.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Job description

Overview

This is a Wed‑Fri (1p-11:30p) and Sat (10a-8:30p) position. No call.

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

Preferred/Desired: 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