Vascular Sonographer

SSM Health

10d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: · Department: Sonography · Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check! · Schedule: full time · Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available! · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts · Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Requirements: Completion of Sonography program and 2 or more ARDMS or CCI registries in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Breast, Echo, or Vascular. 100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees! Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Qualified external candidates only Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today! Job Summary: Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies in the vascular lab.

Requirements

• Completion of Sonography program and 2 or more ARDMS or CCI registries in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Breast, Echo, or Vascular.
• Vascular Department: Graduate of an approved vascular ultrasound program
• Vascular Department: BLS, RVT (registered vascular technologist) by the ARDMS (active status) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) through CCI (active status)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Vascular Department: One year of ultrasound imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check!
• Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available!
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• 100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees!
• Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees