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Echo Sonographer PRN

SSM Health, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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– a vital position in Cardiology at Mo-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis, MO.

We are looking for a dedicated Echo Sonographer to provide diagnostic cardiac imaging on a PRN basis. This role is perfect for experienced sonographers who want flexibility and the opportunity to support the SSM Cardiology team.

Job Highlights

Department: Echo Sonography

Schedule: PRN as needed

Pay Range: starts at $35/hour (Daily pay available!)

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

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

Requirements: Completion of Cardiac Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac Sonography.

Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team.

Job Summary Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. Supports examinations for both adult and pediatric patients.

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 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.

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

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Completion of an Echo Sonography program.

Experience No experience required.

Physical Requirements

Constant standing and walking.

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

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

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 foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications

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

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) – CCI.

Or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) – CCI.

Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty – ARDMS.

Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty – ARDMS.

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

Job Type Employee

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: 1 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, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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.

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