What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at SSM Health?
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MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - FentonWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
· Department: Echo Sonography
· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check! *
· Schedule: full time days
· Pay Range starts at: $30.91 Daily pay available!
· Location: MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, MO
Credentials: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac sonography required
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *
* 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
- Completion of a sonography program.
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
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 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:
Department:
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.
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