It's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee
Worker Type:Regular
Job Highlights: Department: Sonography Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check! Schedule: Full Time Days NO CALL Pay Range starts at: $30.91 Daily pay available! Location: St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, OK Credentials: ARDMS certification or RDCS required Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Qualified external candidates only
Job Summary:Job Profile Summary
Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must work on average 30% of routine scheduled time in secondary modality or work the majority of scheduled time in the more advanced modality.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
- Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Helps position 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, safe, 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 certification program
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
CREDENTIALS
General Ultrasound and Echo/Cardiac Sonography credentials
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee
Department: Ultrasound
Scheduled Weekly Hours:36
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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: o ur 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.
