It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Worker Type:Regular
Job Highlights: Department: Sonography Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! Schedule: Full time 32 hours/week Pay Range starts at: $34.23 Daily pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Location: SSM St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, MO 2 ARDMS or RDCS certifications required. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Qualified external candidates only
Job Summary:Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The registration requirement for this position is a registered sonographer holding two or more registries appropriate for the department(s) in which the sonographer works. Ex: ABD/OB, ABD/MSK, ABD/BR, OB/FE
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Second registry must be used in primary department or secondary department 30% of the time.
- Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
- Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
- Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, images labeled correctly and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
- Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- completion of a Sonography certification program
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And 2 ARDMS registries which can include Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), OB/GYN, Vascular (RVS) o, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee
Department: MFM Anderson
Scheduled Weekly Hours:32
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Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
