It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: $20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time with 1 year’s experience in ultrasound!!* $15,000 sign on bonus for full-time with less than 1 year’s experience or new grad.* Schedule options include: 5-8’s, 4-10’s and weekend shift opportunities. Differentials include: Night $3/hour, Weekend $2/hour The Ultrasound team takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide at SLU Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center and academic institute. Our sonographers work alongside our Residents and Attendings, specifically our world renown liver and kidney transplant team who relies on our technical skills post operatively. We use GE Logiq E9 machines and typically scan abdomens, small parts, and gyn/first trimester ER’s. SLU Hospital offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, matching retirement funds, and even pet insurance! Contact us today to find out more. Job Summary: Performs general medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations according to established department guidelines. General ultrasound specific: Performs ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, small parts and gynecological procedures under the supervision of a radiologist according to guidelines set forth by American College of Radiology (ACR). B) Clearly communicates & explains the exam procedure to the patient and any family member present to insure understanding and patient’s consent for explained test. C) Assesses patient’s medical, cardiac or vascular status by taking a history before the exam. D) Assembles a chart with the patient’s information and enters information into the current PACS System or Electronic Medical Record (EMR). E) Records all imaging studies (digital archive) for the Medical Director or his/her designee to review and interpret. Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. Minimum Experience: General Ultrasound Department: prefer 2-5 years’ experience in abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast and obstetrics and gynecology Required Course: (licensure/certification) General Ultrasound Department: BLS, RDMS(AB), preferred additional certifications in (BR) and (OB/GYN) Skills: (administrative/business) Compile statistics Compile paperwork to send to Medical Records for scanning into EMR Computer skills Billing studies upon end exam Answer phones using proper phone etiquette Skills: (equipment/machine) Various ultrasound and Doppler equipment to perform procedures Electronic Medical Record System Hospital telephone system Stress Case System, for Echocardiology departments Digital archiving Copy machine and other standard office equipment Working Conditions: May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. May be exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. May be required to handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours including rotating call duties Exposed to chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and gel used in diagnostic testing procedures. Exposed to chemicals for cleaning/disinfecting of equipment (hospital approved agents). Protective Equipment: Eye shield/goggles Gown Lab Coat Mask Non-sterile medical gloves Sterile medical gloves Physical Requirements: Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients (can exceed 350 lbs on occasions) Periodic heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs). Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting required. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies (up to 400 lbs) Manual dexterity, mobility and fine motor skills required. Intermittent exertion when performing studies. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching required in performing job duties. Vision Requirements: Be able to adjust vision for varying degrees or room light. Bring objects into focus and see clearly at 20 inches or less. Be able to distinguish and identify multiple subtle shades of gray and different colors. Hearing Requirements: Be able to distinguish and identify varying tones/pitch of an audible signal. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center. Department: 4206000037 Ultrasound Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Learn more here Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God. SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organization’s more than 40,000 employees and 10,000 providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone they serve. 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