Echo Sonographer

Overview MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights Schedule: PRN as needed Pay Range starts at: $35/hour. Daily pay available. Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Requirements: Completion of Cardiac Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac Sonography Job Summary Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. This position performs either adult or pediatric echocardiography. Responsibilities Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, records patient test results and reports results. Monitors patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Maintains adequate supplies and verifies all equipment is in proper working condition; reports deficiencies and failures. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and other areas in department. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Completion of an echosonography program. Experience No experience required Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near and far. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent hearing to distinguish body sounds and alarms. 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 motions. Rare kneeling and sitting. Certifications Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) - ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - ARDMS Work Details Work Shift: Variable Shift Job Type: Employee Department: Cardiology Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned pay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr