Sonographer Student Intern

SSM Health • Lake Saint Louis, MO

13d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: · Department: Sonography · Schedule: PRN hours worked around academic schedule · Pay Rate: $15/hour Daily pay available! · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts · Location: MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis, MO Requirements: current enrollment in a sonography program Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today! Job Summary: Provides ultrasound services to patients within the student scope of practice.

Requirements

• current enrollment in a sonography program
• EDUCATION Current enrollment in Sonography program
• EXPERIENCE No experience required
• PHYSICAL 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 None

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct and indirect supervision.
• Follows safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of ultrasound procedures that may include pelvic, abdominal, small parts and/or routine vascular examinations.
• May perform more complex imaging such as deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures such as biopsies and ablations as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Records the images and relays a clinical impression as indicated.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• Notifies appropriate staff member of supply needs, equipment malfunction and necessary maintenance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees