What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer MFM position at SSM Health?
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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/FEJob 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:
Department:
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