Sonographer - PRN

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay access to earned wages

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles is seeking a PRN ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic procedures and provide quality images for interpretation. The position cites registration as a registered sonographer appropriate for the department.

Education required includes completion of a Sonography program and no prior experience is necessary. Responsibilities include equipment setup, safety, image submission to PACS, and maintaining a clean, compliant department.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sonography program.
• No experience required.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin (licensing requirements)

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs QC procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in imaging procedures.
• Ensures high-quality images are submitted to PACS with correct labeling and patient data/history.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Education

Completion of a Sonography program

Tools

BLS HCP - AHA

RDMS (Abdomen AB)

RDMS (OB/GYN)

RVS or RVT (ARDMS/CCI)

Job description

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

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-qualityimages 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, WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)OrRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)OrRegistered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)OrRegistered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Shift:PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:Employee

Department:4206000002 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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