SSM Health·Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Responsible for recording results, maintaining equipment, and submitting high-quality images to PACS.
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
Completion of Cardiac Sonography program and ARDMS/CCI certification in adult and pediatric echo sonography Apply today! SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day. Job Summary: Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. This position performs either adult or pediatric echosonography. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, records patient test results and reports results. Monitors patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Maintains adequate supplies and verifies all equipment is in proper working condition; reports deficiencies and failures. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Completion of an Echosonography program.
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 Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Market context
Echo sonographer roles in Missouri are commonly driven by steady demand in hospitals, cardiology practices, and outpatient imaging settings that need accurate cardiac ultrasound support. These positions are competitive because employers often look for active ARDMS or RDCS certification, current BLS, and the ability to manage daily clinical workflow and documentation. Before applying, confirm your certification status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare the original job details without extra research.
