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Echo Sonographer
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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 DePaul Hospital
- St.
Louis Worker Type:
PRN Job Highlights:
Schedule:
PRN as needed Pay Range starts at: $35/hour Daily pay available!Shift Differentials:
Available for night, weekend, & additional shiftsRequirements:
Completion of Cardiac Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac Sonography. SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, amazing benefits and more. Apply today!Job Summary:
Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. This position performs either adult or pediatric echosonography.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY 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 all 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 of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Completion of an Echosonography program.EXPERIENCE
No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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 Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)