Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

Baptist; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in New Albany, MS is seeking a Sonographer to perform ultrasound procedures per radiology standards, aiding in diagnosis and treatment while focusing on patient care.

Qualifications include ARDMS or RVT registry (or pending) with registry proof within 120 days and BLS within 14 days of hire; basic computer literacy is required, and you will help maintain equipment and participate in improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARDMS and/or RVT or waiting to take the registry; proof within 120 days.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire date.
• New graduate eligible if registry will be obtained within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal results.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans according to hospital guidelines.
• Completes required documentation and maintains equipment and rooms in a safe, neat condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standard-based patient care.
• Completes goals assigned by the department.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Documentation skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/RVT registry eligibility

BLS certification due within 14 days

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