Cardiac Sonographer at SSM Health summary:
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, ensuring patient comfort and safety during tests. This full-time position requires ARDMS or RDCS certification in adult cardiac sonography and involves maintaining equipment and compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes both patient interaction and technical skills to provide high-quality imaging and reporting.
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MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
Regular
Job Highlights:
· Department: Echo Sonography
· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 sign on bonus paid in full on 1st pay check! *
· Schedule: Full Time Days M-F 7:30a - 4p some Saturdays
· Pay Range starts at: $30.91
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: SSM - St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, MO
ARDMS certification or RDCS required.
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *
* Qualified external candidates only
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Job Summary:
Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.
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
- Graduate of a Sonography program.
EXPERIENCE
CREDENTIALS
ARDMS or RDCS in Adult cardiac sonography
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
3003000113 Cardiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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Keywords:
Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Imaging, Sonographer, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Cardiology, Ultrasound, Healthcare, ARDMS, RDCS
