Vascular Sonographer at SSM Health

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Regular

Job Highlights:

·       Department:  Sonography  

·       Sign On Bonus: $10,000  paid in full on 1st pay check! *

·       Schedule:​ Full Time Days

·       Pay Range starts at: $30.91  Daily pay available! 

·       Shift Differentials: Available for additional shifts​

·       Location: 

RVS or RVT certification required.

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *

* Qualified external candidates only  

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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:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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. 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).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or completion of a sonography certification program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
•     And 
•         
•         Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
•         Or 
•         Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 

        

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

3012000002 Vascular Lab

40

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