Sonographer

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay access

Tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex in Oklahoma is seeking a registered sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and provide high-quality images for interpretation.

The position requires ARDMS or equivalent credentials and a BLS HCP certification, with PRN/per diem scheduling. The role involves set-up of equipment, safety and quality control, image submission to PACS, and maintaining a clean department while complying with regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sonography program.
• No experience required.
• RDMS AB OR OB/GYN OR RVS OR RVT with BLS HCP.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts ultrasound equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in imaging procedures.
• Recognizes structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is functioning and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
• Submits high-quality images to PACS with correct labeling and patient data/history.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department and compliant with regulatory agencies.

Education

RDMS Abdoment AB

RDMS OB/GYN

RVS

RVT

BLS HCP

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The only registration requirement for this position is as a registered sonographer appropriate for the department in which the sonographer works.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Abdomen (AB) Specialty - 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)
• Or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Healthplex East Ultrasound

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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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