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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$62,807 / year median in Missouri
+13% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital•
Fenton Worker Type:
Regular Job Summary:
Leads the daily operations of assigned department's imaging services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures quality imaging, patient care and work flow. Monitors patient documentation for timely completion and accuracy. Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting. Serves as a resource to department staff as well as other members of the team as needed. Performs staff orientation, training, and coaching. Provides input to staff performance evaluations. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, images correctly labeled and patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Completion of a Sonography programEXPERIENCE
Two years' experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. 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 LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)