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SSM Health Sonographer in Richmond Heights, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Bellevue
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health
Location: 1031 Bellevue Ave, St. Louis, MO, Suite 400
Schedule: Full time 40 hours Days Mon-Fri, No nights, weekends, or holidays
Sign On Bonus: $10,000 sign on bonus paid in full on 1st pay check! *
Pay Range Starts at: $34.23
- 2 ARDMS/RDCS certifications required. One must be OB/GYN Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. * * Qualified external candidates only
Job Summary:
Job Profile Summary
Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The registration requirement for this position is a registered sonographer holding two or more registries appropriate for the department(s) in which the sonographer works. Ex: ABD/OB, ABD/MSK, ABD/BR, OB/FE.
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.
EDUCATION
- completion of a Sonography certification 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
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Obstetrics and Gynecology required and one other registry
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4992140235 SLUCARE OBGYN BEL 400
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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