Technologist-Ultrasound Certified PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform imaging procedures in line with radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role includes planning, executing, and documenting procedures while maintaining equipment and patient safety.

Minimum requirements include ARDMS and/or RVT registration (or a new graduate awaiting registry) and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• ARDMS and/or RVT registration (or new graduate awaiting registry) required.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Ultrasound principles and uses the most appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements the ultrasound procedure plan.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS/RVT registry or new graduate awaiting registry

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.

Overview

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

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