Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Starkville, MS is seeking a qualified Sonographer to perform imaging procedures and contribute to diagnostic accuracy.

The role requires ARDMS/RVT registration or pending for new grads, BLS within 14 days, and a solid grounding in radiologic principles. You will follow hospital protocols and participate in Performance Improvement activities.

Recent experience as a Sonographer is preferred; basic computer literacy is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered ARDMS or RVT, or a new graduate awaiting registry.
• Proof of registry (by primary source) within 120 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates radiologic principles and uses optimal technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Follows hospital protocols when applying procedures.
• Completes required documentation per hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and rooms in a safe, clean condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Sonography

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/RVT certification

Job description

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

• 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