Job Description
Job Summary:
Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.
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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- completion of a Sonography certification program
EXPERIENCE
- OB/GYN experience required
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And 2 Sonography registries - 1 must be OB/GYN
Salary & Benefits
Job Highlights:
· Department: Sonography
· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check! *
· Schedule:? Full Time
· Pay Range starts at: $34.23 Daily pay available!
· Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, MO
2 ARDMS or CCI certifications required. One must be OB/GYN
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
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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).
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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.
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Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.