Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Starkville, MS is seeking a licensed Sonographer to perform imaging procedures according to radiology standards, aiding in diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes proper technique, documentation, and adherence to hospital protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications include ARDMS or RVT certification (or pending) and BLS within 14 days of hire. Recent experience as a Sonographer is required, with strong computer literacy for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.
• Registered by ARDMS and/or RVT, or waiting to take registry; proof due within 120 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles/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.

Skills

Sonography experience

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/RVT 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 principles/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.