Ultrasonographer - Inpatient

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Alabama is seeking an Ultrasonographer for inpatient services. The role requires performing various diagnostic ultrasound exams, including vascular procedures. Candidates must have graduated from a Diagnostic Ultrasound program, possess an active Ultrasound registry, and hold BLS certification. This is a full-time entry-level position with a focus on patient care and technical skill in producing quality images. The work involves mobility and requires alertness to patient conditions.

Qualifications

• Active Ultrasound registry through ARRT or ARDMS required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams including abdomen, obstetrical, gynecological, small parts, and vascular.
• Execute duties in the Vascular Clinic, including vascular ultrasounds.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work within rigid time constraints

Awareness of patient conditions

Reasoning ability and good judgment

Education

Graduate of a Diagnostic Ultrasound program

Job description

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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.

Highlights

Summary: The Ultrasonographer shall perform duties involving 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. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Continuous 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

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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