The Sonographer I performs diagnostic procedures using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. Responsibilities include setting up and adjusting equipment, implementing safety standards, performing routine and complex studies, and ensuring prompt submission of high-quality images to PACS.
Requirements summary
Candidates must complete a Sonography program and possess the appropriate registration for the department, such as RDMS (Abdomen or OB/GYN), RVS, or RVT, along with a Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification. The role requires constant standing and walking, frequent lifting/moving of patients (0-25 lbs frequently, 25-50 lbs occasionally), and frequent use of vision, hearing, and speech.
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Schedule: PRN as needed Pay Range: $35 - $48.72/hour & Daily Pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts Requirements: Completion of Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI registry in Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular within 12 months of hire.
Location
MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St.
Charles
Job
Summary: Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The only registration requirement for this position is as a registered sonographer appropriate for the department in which the sonographer works.
Job
Responsibilities and
Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 program EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving of patients. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare kneeling and sitting. REQUIRED
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage
Professional
LICENSE
AND/OR
Certifications
State of
Work
Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) -
American
Registry for
Diagnostic
Medical
Sonography (ARDMS)
Work
Shift:
PRN /
Per
Diem
Shift (United
States of
America)
Job
Type:
Employee
Department: 4206000002
Ultrasound
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 0
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: our 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
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