Medical Sonographer

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis


PRN
Schedule:​ PRN as needed
Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available!
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts​
Requirements: graduate of a Sonography program and 1 ARDMS credential within 12 months.
SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, amazing benefits and more. 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.


Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control 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).
Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
Completion of a Sonography program


No experience required


Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
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Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 


Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Ultrasound
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.
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.