Echo Sonographer PRN

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

·       Department:  Echo Sonography  

·       Schedule:​ PRN as needed

·       Pay Range starts at: $35  Daily pay available

·       Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

·       Location: SSM DePaul Hospital - St. Louis, MO

• Credentials:  ARDMS or RDCS certification required.

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Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. This position performs either adult or pediatric echosonography.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, records patient test results and reports results.
• Monitors patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Maintains adequate supplies and verifies all equipment is in proper working condition; reports deficiencies and failures.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of cardiac 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 
 
 

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
•     And 
•         Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
•         Or 
•         Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
•         Or 
•         Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
•         Or 
•         Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 
•         Or 
•         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:

Cardiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

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.

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. 

Echo Sonographer PRN at SSM Health summary:

The Echo Sonographer PRN at SSM Health DePaul Hospital performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics for both adult and pediatric patients. The role involves monitoring patient comfort, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Successful candidates must possess ARDMS or RDCS certification and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.

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Echo Sonographer, Diagnostic Echocardiography, Cardiac Sonography, ARDMS certification, Patient monitoring, Healthcare professional, PRN job, SSM Health, Cardiology, Echocardiogram

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