Echo Sonographer Weekends Part Time

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 33,799 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Weekend differential $8.50/hr

Daily pay available

Part-time weekend schedule

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO, is seeking a part-time Echocardiography Technician to perform diagnostic echocardiography on adult and pediatric patients. The role emphasizes imaging accuracy, patient comfort, and strict quality control in a busy cardiology department.

The candidate should have completed a Cardiac Sonography program and hold ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac sonography. Schedule is weekends (Sat/Sun), with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and potential relocation

Qualifications

• Completion of an echocardiography program.
• Certification in cardiac sonography (ARDMS/CCI) required.
• Strong patient care and accuracy in imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures and document results.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during tests.
• Maintain equipment readiness and image quality for PACS.
• Position patients and adjust technical parameters as needed.
• Comply with regulatory standards and department policies.

Skills

Cardiac sonography knowledge

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

Cardiac Sonography program

ARDMS/CCI cardiac sonography certification

Tools

ARDMS certification

CCI certification

Job description

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights

Department: Echo Sonography

Sign On Bonus*: up to $5,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check!*

Schedule: part time 20 hours/week Sat and Sun

Pay Range starts at:$32.48/hour Daily pay available!

Shift Differentials: plus Weekend Option diff $8.50/hr

Location: MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Requirements: Completion of Cardiac Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac Sonography.

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *

* Qualified external candidates only

Join the SSM Team and make an impact.

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

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 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 Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Or
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Shift

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

Cardiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

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 Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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