Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
We are actively seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a Sonographer II, covering several of our ministries within our Maternal Fetal Medicine departments. This full-time role not only offers the chance to collaborate with a team of specialists committed to delivering outstanding care for mothers and their unborn children but also comes with a $10,000 sign-on bonus**.
As a Sonographer II at SSM Health, you will leverage cutting-edge ultrasound technology to aid in the diagnosis and management of fetal conditions. Your specialized knowledge will be instrumental in our endeavor to provide all-encompassing care and support to our patients at a pivotal moment in their lives.
We are in search of an individual with a robust background in sonography, superior technical abilities, and a heartfelt dedication to patient care. Even if you are new to sonography, but have a passion for serving our Maternal Fetal Medicine departments, please take the time to apply.
**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates only. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter for options available to you.
Covers the following locations:
St. Clare Hospital- Fenton, MO
St. Mary's Hospital
DePaul Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, MO
St. Joseph Hospital - Lake St. Louis, MO
Maternal Fetal Medicine - Shiloh, IL
Maternal Fetal Medicine - Maryville, IL
Job Summary:
Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The registration requirement for this position is a registered sonographer holding two or more registries appropriate for the department in which the sonographer works. Ex: ABD/OB, ABD/MSK, ABD/BR
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 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.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

Licenses / Certifications:
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2054000113 Maternal Fetal Med
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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