Echo Sonographer PRN

SSM Health • Richmond Heights, MO

121d • $35

About The Position

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. This position performs either adult or pediatric echosonography.

Requirements

• Completion of Cardiac Sonography program.
• ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac Sonography.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or equivalent.

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.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees