Echo Sonographer

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles is seeking an Echo Sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography on adult and pediatric patients in a PRN as needed role.

You will perform procedures, ensure high-quality images for PACS, and monitor patient safety while maintaining equipment. Completion of an EchoSonography program is required; no prior experience is necessary; BLS and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an EchoSonography program.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures, record patient test results, and report findings.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests; alert physicians to abnormalities or changes.
• Maintain adequate supplies and verify all equipment is in proper working condition; report deficiencies and failures.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high‑quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental areas.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

EchoSonography program

Job description

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles

Job Highlights

• Schedule: PRN as needed
• Pay Range: starts at $35.81/hour
• Daily pay available
• Shift Differentials: available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Flexible scheduling, cross‑training, and comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols, performing both adult and pediatric echosonography.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures, record patient test results, and report findings
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests; alert physicians to abnormalities or changes
• Maintain adequate supplies and verify all equipment is in proper working condition; report deficiencies and failures
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards
• Ensure prompt submission of high‑quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, patient data/history)
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental areas
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Completion of an EchoSonography program
• No prior experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (≤20 inches) and far (≥20 feet)
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information orally
• Frequent lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry
• Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs
• Occasional use of vision to identify colors
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Rare kneeling and sitting

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)

Shift & Employment

• Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
• Employment type: Employee (listed as PRN as well)
• Scheduled weekly hours: 0

Benefits

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid parental leave – one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE)
• Flexible payment options via DailyPay for hourly team members
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath for eligible team members

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.