Sonographer PRN

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights: - - - - - - - Department: -Sonography - - - - - - - - Schedule:--- PRN as needed - - - - - - -Pay Range starts at: -$30.91 Daily pay available! - - - - - - - - Shift Differentials: Available for additional shifts--- - - - - - - - Location: - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital ARDMS or CCI certification required.Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. - Apply Today! 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
  • Associate's degree or completion of a sonography certification programEXPERIENCE
    • No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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 (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:Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4206000010 UltrasoundScheduled Weekly Hours:0SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. 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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