Summary

　　Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to cardiac ultrasound 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 Echocardiographic 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 Baptist protocols/guidelines.

　　Completes documentation as required to comply with Baptist 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 Baptist and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.

　　Completes assigned goals.

　　Requirements, Preferences and Experience

　　Education

　　Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS or Cardiac Credentialing International and/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.

　　Experience

　　Preferred: Recent experience as a Sonographer.

　　Licensure, Registration, Certification

　　Minimum: ARDMS;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

　　Special Skills

　　Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills.

　　About Baptist Memorial Health Care

　　At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

　　At Baptist, We Offer:

　　Competitive salaries

　　Paid vacation/time off

　　Continuing education opportunities

　　Generous retirement plan

　　Health insurance, including dental and vision

　　Sick leave

　　Service awards

　　Free parking

　　Short-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Health care and dependent care spending accounts

　　Education assistance/continuing education

　　Employee referral program

　　Job Summary:

　　Position: 4384 - Technologist-Echocardiographer Registered

　　Facility: BMH - Memphis Hospital

　　Department: ME Echo Lab Stern Baptist Memphis

　　Category: Radiology & Imaging

　　Type: Clinical

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Days

　　Location: US:TN:Memphis

　　Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 19383