Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Terrapin Hill (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a certified sonographer to perform imaging procedures per radiology standards and aid in diagnosis. The role includes developing and implementing procedure plans, documenting activities, maintaining equipment and work areas, and participating in performance improvement initiatives to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Preferred experience as a sonographer and ARDMS/RVT certification with BLS eligibility within the stated

Qualifications

• Must be ARDMS and/or RVT registered or a new graduate awaiting registry; proof of registry required within 120 calendar days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures, 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.

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.

Job 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/DesiredRecent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

Minimum RequiredRegistered 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.

Licensure

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