Echo Technologist
Baptist
- Location
- Onsite (Brandon, MS)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
Baptist Memorial Health Care is a large not-for-profit health care system seeking an Echo Technologist to perform imaging procedures and assist in disease diagnosis and treatment. The role involves maintaining equipment and ensuring patient care aligns with hospital protocols.
Skills
Sonography
Radiologic principles
Cardiac sonography
Vascular technology
Patient care
Documentation
Equipment maintenance
Basic computer literacy
Performance improvement
Full job details
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 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
Preferred/Desired
- Recent experience as a Sonographer.
Education
Minimum Required
- Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, 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 60 calendar days of graduation. 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/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification with 12 months of hire.; BLS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired