Ultrasound Technologist

ChenMed • St. Louis, MO

31d • $31 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. This is a healthcare position working directly with patients and their families, doctors and other medical personnel in a dynamic and professional environment to provide the highest level of quality healthcare to all patients.

Requirements

• Current Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Graduate of an accredited school in Ultrasound Technology required
• A minimum of 6 months of related work experience post internship/externship required
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required to perform Echo cardiograms
• Must be registered in specific ultrasound modality they perform, e.g., vascular, general
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of experience post internship/externship preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed and proper methods of ultrasound techniques.
• Generates and produces diagnostic imaging using Doppler, abdominal or other ultrasound procedures: Echo Ultrasound; Vascular Ultrasound and Contrast Echo
• Selects proper transducer and adjustment of equipment according to the needs required for proper diagnostic testing (subject organ(s) to be examined, depth of field, etc.) along with other requirements for proper and productive testing.
• Explains the procedures to patients and address their concerns.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer to maintain record of test results.
• Assists physician with ultrasound guided biopsies and/or invasive procedures.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements and industry standards, at least once a month.
• Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate the utilization of computerized documentation systems.
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Influences and creates SOPs for Ultrasound best practices.
• Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Assists with transporting patients to and from room.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Travels to different office locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Benefits

• With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree