Sonographer

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist in the Maternal Fetal Medicine department. The role performs diagnostic ultrasound exams, requires registration with two registries and current BLS certification as part of the team providing high-quality imaging for patient care.

Primary responsibilities include equipment setup, image quality control, and timely PACS submissions. Shifts are pick-up with day hours, supporting patient care across the department.

Qualifications

• Complete Sonography program
• Two or more registries appropriate for assigned departments

Responsibilities

• Second registry must be used in primary or secondary department 30% of time.
• Set up and adjust equipment; maneuver transducers for exams.
• Ensure safety standards and QC procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist imaging procedures.
• Submit high-quality images to PACS with proper labeling and patient data.

Education

Completion of a Sonography program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department:

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Schedule:

Pick up shifts (PRN) / Day shift. Shifts available for pick-up are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

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 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 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Breast (BR) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with Fetal Echocardiography Specialty - RDMS(FE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Breast (BR) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with Fetal Echocardiography Specialty - RDMS(FE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Breast (BR) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• OR
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Fetal Echocardiography Specialty - RDMS(FE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4206010007 Maternal Fetal Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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