Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Job Summary:

As a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer at SSM Health, you will perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. This position performs either adult or pediatric echosonography.

Responsibilities:

Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures, record patient test results, and report results.

Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.

Maintain adequate supplies and verify all equipment is in proper working condition; report deficiencies and failures.

Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).

Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in the department.

Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements:

Completion of a sonography program.

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 Licenses and/or Certifications:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - 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)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4202000012 Radiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.