Technologist-Ultrasound Certified PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Collierville, TN is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist. The role involves performing imaging procedures and treatments to aid in disease diagnosis, along with routine documentation and equipment maintenance.

Candidates must be registered by ARDMS or RVT and obtain certification within a specific timeframe. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required within 14 days of hire. Experience in ultrasound procedures is a minimum requirement.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as an Ultrasound Technologist is required.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Needs to obtain required registry within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures according to radiology standards.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedure plans.
• Maintain equipment and work areas safely.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Basic computer literacy

Education

Registered by ARDMS and/or RVT

Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 Ultrasound 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

Minimum Required: Recent experience as a Ultrasound Technologist.

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.

Preferred/Desired: ARDMS.