Sonographer MFM

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

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health
• Location: 1031 Bellevue Ave, St. Louis, MO, Suite 400
• Schedule: Full time 40 hours Days Mon-Fri, No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check *
• Pay Range Starts at: $34.23
• ARDMS in Obstetrics and Gynecology required and one other certification

• Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *

  * Qualified external candidates only  

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The registration requirement for this position is a registered sonographer holding two or more registries appropriate for the department(s) in which the sonographer works. Ex: ABD/OB, ABD/MSK, ABD/BR, OB/FE

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Second registry must be used in primary department or secondary department 30% of the time.
• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, images labeled correctly and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• completion of a Sonography certification program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required - 2 years of MFM Sonography experience preferred

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
•     And 
•         Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 
•         And one other

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

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. 

Sonographer MFM at SSM Health summary:

The Sonographer MFM is a specialized healthcare professional responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures on patients to examine various body structures. This role requires registration as a diagnostic medical sonographer and involves ensuring the quality of imaging while maintaining safety standards within the department. The position supports obstetric and gynecological services, adhering to both regulatory and educational standards.

Keywords:

Sonographer, MFM, Ultrasound, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, Sonography, Patient Care

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