Technologist-Echocardiographer

Job ID:

42968

Job Category:

Radiology & Imaging

Work Type:

Part Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Radiology Diagnostic

Facility:

BMH Oktibbeha County Hospital

Location:

Starkville, MS

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

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 toply 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

Basicputer 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