Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Jackson
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Technologist-Ultrasound Certified Job Code: 20370 FLSA Status Job Family: RADIOLOGY 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. Job 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 Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired: Recent experience as a Sonographer. Education Description Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS 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 120 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire date. Preferred/Desired Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required: Basic computer literacy skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required: NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 120 DAYS OF HIRE; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; RVT; ARDMS Preferred/Desired Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships : No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision: Accurate Far Vision: Accurate Depth Perception: Moderate Hearing Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other

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