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MO-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

• No experience required

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:

2056000100 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.