Sonographer

Sonography Job Opportunity

Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies.

Job Responsibilities And Requirements:

Position Accountabilities And Performance Criteria (Percent Of Time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations according to established department guidelines. 60-75%

Completes patient billing to insure accurate and timely billing procedures. 5%

Supports all functions, goals and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs. 5%

Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. 3-5%

Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. 2-5%

Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into ones daily work. 2%-3%

Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: 1%

Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. <1%

Assists in the day-to-day operation of the assigned department. 1-3%

Disclaimer: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale For Essential Functions

The performance of this function is the reason the job exists. There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed. This function occupies a great deal of the employees time. This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function. Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences. The function was performed by past employees and is performed by current employees. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment

Job Specifications

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an approved AS program in Medical Sonography or scheduled to graduate from approved BS program with RDMS(AS) certification

Minimum Experience:

2-5 years experience in abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast and obstetrics and gynecology preferred

Required Course: (licensure/certification)

BLS upon hire, RDMS(AB) within 12 months of hire

One additional certification

Skills: (administrative/business)

Compile statistics

Compile paperwork to send to Medical Records for scanning into EMR

Computer skills

Billing studies upon end exam

Answer phones using proper phone etiquette

Skills: (equipment/machine)

Various ultrasound and Doppler equipment to perform procedures

Electronic Medical Record System

Hospital telephone system

Stress Case System, for Echocardiology departments

Digital archiving

Copy machine and other standard office equipment

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens.

Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes.

Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.

Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements.

May be exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness).

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

May be required to handle emergency or crisis situations.

Occasionally subjected to irregular hours including rotating call duties

Exposed to chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and gel used in diagnostic testing procedures.

Exposed to chemicals for cleaning/disinfecting of equipment (hospital approved agents).

Protective Equipment:

Eye shield/goggles

Gown

Lab Coat

Mask

Non-sterile medical gloves

Sterile medical gloves

Physical Requirements:

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients (can exceed 350 lbs on occasions)

Periodic heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs).

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting required.

Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies (up to 400 lbs)

Manual dexterity, mobility and fine motor skills required.

Intermittent exertion when performing studies.

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching required in performing job duties.

Vision Requirements:

Be able to adjust vision for varying degrees or room light.

Bring objects into focus and see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Be able to distinguish and identify multiple subtle shades of gray and different colors.

Hearing Requirements:

Be able to distinguish and identify varying tones/pitch of an audible signal.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• State Of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• 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)
• And
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Breast (BR) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Or
• Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Benefits:

• 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.