Ultrasound Technologist Lead

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Terrapin Hill (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a radiology professional to perform imaging procedures and treatments per practice standards to aid diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes accurate technique, patient safety, and high-quality exam delivery.

The position requires ARDMS and/or RVT certification, BLS within 30 days, and at least 6 months in acute care or related settings. The incumbent will participate in performance improvement activities and maintain equipment

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an acute care setting or comparable specialty area.
• Registered by ARDMS and/or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and workflow to ensure high quality exams/treatments and safe patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure patient care aligns with standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARDMS

RVT

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

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.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and work flow to ensure the performance of high quality exams/treatments and the delivery of safe patient care and customer satisfaction.
• 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 6 months experience in an acute care setting or comparable specialty area as required to meet all Lead competencies at the end of orientation period.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS and/or Registered Vascular Technologist RVT. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARDMS;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired