BJC HealthCare·Des Peres, Missouri
The Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound and vascular imaging for adult and pediatric patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders. They are also responsible for ensuring equipment readiness and maintaining accurate documentation of all clinical procedures.
As a Sonographer at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, you have the distinct opportunity to advance the health of our patients and community.
Come join our team!
Sign-On Bonus $5,000 (for eligible applicants) 10 Hour Shifts, 4 Days Per Week Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
RDMS required & RVT strongly preferred Position will perform diagnostic ultrasounds and vascular exams $$ Potential 5% Sonography Differential on top of base rate for additional registries $$
Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St.
Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services.
The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St.
Louis Children’s Hospital.
Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St.
Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care.
This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide.
Additionally, U.S.
News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St.
Louis metro area.
The Radiology Department at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a full-service, diagnostic center dedicated to delivering the highest quality imaging services to our patients and their physicians.
We provide competent, courteous and compassionate clinical services, and respond to requests for services from patients and referring physicians promptly.
Same-day-service and delivering quick results to physicians are hallmarks of our services.
Role Purpose The Registered Diagnostic Sonographer performs ultrasound imaging, including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical, to adult and/or pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders, and assist with needle procedures (i.e., biopsies, drainages, needle placements, etc.). May also perform vascular imaging
Ensures proper function and readiness of all equipment. Performs ultrasound imaging examinations and ensures proper documentation of procedures. Performs studies independently, may perform studies on-call, portable exams, and at other sites as required by work area. Minimum Requirements Education Associate or Trade School Equi Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RDMS or equiv Preferred Requirements Experience <2 years Licenses & Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation RDCS or equiv
Benefits: and Legal Statement
Candidates must hold an RDMS certification and possess an associate or trade school degree. While no prior experience is required, RVT certification is strongly preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, sonographer openings often favor candidates who can cover multiple imaging areas and adapt to department needs. This role is competitive because it requires a registered sonographer with two or more relevant registries, and the second registry must be used in the primary or secondary department 30% of the time; no formal experience is required, but program completion and specific certifications are expected. Before applying, confirm your registries match the department mix and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save research time.