Sonographer
SSM Health
**It's more than a career, it's a calling**
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Job Highlights:**
**· Department: Sonography**
**· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! ***
**· Schedule: Full Time Days 36 hours/week**
**· Pay Range starts at: $30.80** **Daily pay available!**
**· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts**
**· Location: SSM St. Mary's - Jefferson City, MO**
**2 ARDMS or RDCS certifications required.**
**Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. ***
* Qualified external candidates only
**Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team, apply now!**
**Job 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
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
+ Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
+ And 2 ARDMS registries which can include Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), OB/GYN, Vascular (RVS) o, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
**Work Shift:**
Day Shift (United States of America)
**Job Type:**
Employee
**Department:**
4206000011 Ultrasound
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
36
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