Full-Time
Ultrasound Technologist
Baptist Health (Central Alabama)
Central Alabama health system
No salary listed
Alabaster, AL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalent program meeting American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography standards.
- Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and demonstrated competency in performing department-relevant ultrasound examinations.
- Registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
- A current Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider certificate.
- A current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography physics registry and at least one American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography registry.
- Work closely with radiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations.
- Use professional judgment while performing services and maintain conduct consistent with quality patient care.
- Provide appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures.
- Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to each imaging modality.
- Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs.
- Provide instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Perform proper patient identification, obtain clinical histories, and ensure information is accurately documented.
- Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and manipulate technical factors to produce high-quality images for interpretation.
- Assess diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring all relevant anatomy is demonstrated.
- Comply with quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
- Administer medical aid as required during emergency situations.
- Apply standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Assist with supervising student sonographers and training new sonographers.
- Use corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Ensure the safety of all customers.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with organizational policies and applicable standards.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies, department guidelines, and educational requirements.
Baptist Health (Central Alabama) is a nonprofit health system serving central Alabama. The system operates hospitals, physician practices, emergency services, outpatient programs, diagnostics, and specialty care across the region. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout central Alabama. Its operating model centers on hospital and ambulatory care supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and shared administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, imaging, laboratories, technology, facilities, and patient services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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