Sonographer (Full-Time or PRN Shifts, Hospital)

Sonographer (PRN) – Obstetrics & Gynecology

Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights:

Department: Sonography

Schedule: PRN as needed

Pay Range starts at $35/hour. Daily pay available.

Shift Differentials for night, weekend, and additional shifts.

Location: MO-SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis, MO

Requirements: Completion of a Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI registry in Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular within 12 months of hire.

Job Summary: 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.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

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 and reports potential problems or equipment malfunctions; lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

Ensures prompt submission of high‑quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, images labeled correctly, patient data/history).

Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly department including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and other areas.

Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of a Sonography program.

Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (≤20 inches) and far (≥20 feet).

Frequent hearing and speech for oral communication.

Frequent hearing to distinguish body sounds and alarms.

Frequent lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs.

Frequent lifting/moving of patients.

Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs.

Occasional vision to identify colors.

Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA).

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty – ARDMS.

Or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty – ARDMS.

Or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) – ARDMS.

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave – one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options – Voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).

Upfront Tuition Coverage – FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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Travel and Arrangement

Travel – Echo Tech Job $2,566/wk – $2,759/wk; Ultrasound Sonographer (PRN) – Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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