Sonographer II

Job Summary Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. Requires a registered sonographer holding two or more registries appropriate for the department(s). Job Responsibilities Use a secondary registry in the primary or secondary department at least 30% of the time. Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams. Implement safety standards and perform quality control procedures. Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures. Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations. Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report potential problems or malfunctions. Lock/tag out equipment when appropriate. Promptly submit all high‑quality images and documentation to PACS with correct labeling and patient data/history. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms. Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Completion of a Sonography program. Experience: No experience required. Physical Requirements: Constant standing and walking; frequent use of vision, hearing, and manual dexterity; lifting, pushing, pulling, and shifting objects and patients up to 50lb; repetitive movements; occasional kneeling and sitting. Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLSHCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty – ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Breast (BR) Specialty – ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty – ARDMS Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) – ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Fetal Echocardiography (FE) Specialty – ARDMS Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) – ARDMS Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty – ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty – ARDMS Location Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Work Schedule PRN / Per Diem (scheduled weekly hours: 0). Shift: United States of America. Benefits SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave (one week for newborns or newly adopted children), flexible payment options through DailyPay, and upfront tuition coverage through the FlexPath Fund. Employees may also opt for other voluntary benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 SSM Health Care St. Louis