Ultrasonographer - Inpatient

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an Ultrasonographer for inpatient services at Baptist Medical Center South. The role performs high-frequency ultrasound exams including abdomen, obstetrical, gynecological, small parts, and vascular, with vascular clinic duties for lower extremity checks.

The candidate will work in a team setting with strict time constraints and must maintain clear communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Ultrasound program.
• Active Ultrasound registry through ARRT or ARDMS; BLS required.
• Effective communication and ability to work under time constraints.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound exams including abdomen, obstetrical, gynecological, small parts and vascular.
• In the Vascular Clinic, perform vascular ultrasounds including lower extremity venous insufficiency and DVT checks.
• May have additional duties assigned within scope of the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Patient condition awareness

Independent judgment

Education

Diagnostic Ultrasound program graduate

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary : The Ultrasonographer shall perform duties involved with a variety of technical procedures utilizing high frequency sound waves to produce quality images for the detection of pathology. This individual shall perform all diagnostic ultrasound exams including: abdomen, obstetrical, gynecological, small parts, and vascular. In the Vascular Clinic, this individual shall perform all vascular ultrasounds including lower extremity venous insufficiency and DVT vascular checks. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience : Graduate of a Diagnostic Ultrasound program.

License / Certification : Active Ultrasound registry through ARRT or ARDMS required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Must demonstrate effective communication skills.
Must have the ability to work within rigid time constraints.
Must remain aware of patient conditions at all times.
Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements : Position requires sitting for 30% of the workday and mobility 70% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Ultrasonographer - Inpatient

Ultrasonographer - Inpatient

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)