Echosonographer

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

56d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies in the echocardiography lab including Stress Echo Sonographers and/or TAVRS/procedures or holds two or more registries.

Requirements

• Completion of Cardiac Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI certification in adult echo sonography
• Echocardiography Department: Graduate of an Allied Health program in Echocardiography/Cardiac Imaging
• Echocardiography Department: Registered (RDCS and /or RCS)
• Echocardiography Department: BLS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through ARDMS
• Compile statistics
• Compile paperwork to send to Medical Records for scanning into EMR
• Computer skills
• Billing studies upon end exam
• Answer phones using proper phone etiquette
• Various ultrasound and Doppler equipment to perform procedures
• Electronic Medical Record System
• Hospital telephone system
• Stress Case System, for Echocardiology departments
• Digital archiving
• Copy machine and other standard office equipment
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients (can exceed 350 lbs on occasions)
• Periodic heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs).
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting required.
• Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies (up to 400 lbs)
• Manual dexterity, mobility and fine motor skills required.
• Intermittent exertion when performing studies.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching required in performing job duties.
• Be able to adjust vision for varying degrees or room light.
• Bring objects into focus and see clearly at 20 inches or less.
• Be able to distinguish and identify multiple subtle shades of gray and different colors.
• Be able to distinguish and identify varying tones/pitch of an audible signal.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations according to established department guidelines. 60-75%
• Completes patient billing to insure accurate and timely billing procedures. 5%
• Supports all functions, goals and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs. 5%
• Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. 3-5%
• Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. 2-5%
• Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. 2%-3%
• Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: 1%
• Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. <1%
• Assists in the day-to-day operation of the assigned department. 1-3%

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees