Sonographer

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Learning and development programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital's Ultrasound team seeks a Registered Diagnostic Sonographer to perform abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical imaging for adult and pediatric patients. The role may involve vascular imaging and assists with needle procedures as needed.

Responsibilities include equipment readiness, imaging examinations, and documenting procedures; on-call, portable exams, and other sites may be required to meet department needs. RVT RDMS eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Performs ultrasound imaging including abdominal, small parts and obstetrical studies.
• May assist with needle procedures (biopsies, drainages, needle placements) and vascular imaging.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper function and readiness of all ultrasound equipment.
• Performs ultrasound imaging examinations and ensures proper documentation.
• May perform studies independently, may be on-call, portable exams, or at other sites as required.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

On-call readiness

Procedural guidance

Education

Associate degree or trade school equivalency

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join our dynamic Ultrasound Team at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital where everyone has a role in providing extraordinary care!

• Sign-On Bonus $5,000 (for eligible applicants)
• 10 Hour Shifts, 4 Days Per Week
• Monday thru Thursday
• 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Call Rotation Required (4-5 days per month & every 6th weekend)
• Holiday Rotation Required (1 per year)
• Position requires RVT registry within 1 year from hire date

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Department of Ultrasound at Barnes-Jewish West County is a highly specialized, full-service department which strives to meet all patient and clinician needs in diagnostic imaging and image-guided therapies.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer