Vascular Sonographer Student

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton is seeking a PRN ultrasound student to provide ultrasound services within the student scope of practice. You will prepare and position patients, assist supervising technologists, and perform a range of ultrasound procedures under supervision.

Current enrollment in a Sonography program is required. No prior professional experience is necessary. The role offers a flexible schedule aligned with academic commitments and a starting pay of $15 per hour with daily

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in Sonography program.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct and indirect supervision.
• Follows safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in ultrasound procedures (pelvic, abdominal, small parts, vascular).
• May perform deeper imaging such as deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures (biopsies/ablations) and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Records images and relays a clinical impression as indicated.
• Maintains a clean, safe department and notifies staff of supply/equipment needs.
• Works in a state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Quality control

Education

Current enrollment in Sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

• Schedule: Hours worked around academic schedule.
• Pay Range starts at:$15/hour Daily pay available!
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts
• Requirements: Current enrollment in sonography program and entering final year.

SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, and many other amazing benefits.

Job Summary:

Provides ultrasound services to patients within the student scope of practice.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct and indirect supervision.
• Follows safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of ultrasound procedures that may include pelvic, abdominal, small parts and/or routine vascular examinations.
• May perform more complex imaging such as deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures such as biopsies and ablations as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Records the images and relays a clinical impression as indicated.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe,and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• Notifies appropriate staff member of supply needs, equipment malfunction and necessary maintenance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Current enrollment in 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

• None

Department:

3012000113 Vascular Lab

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

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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