Sonographer

About the role

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The only registration requirement for this position is as a registered sonographer appropriate for the department in which the sonographer works.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Education: Completion of a Sonography program

Experience: No experience required

Physical Requirements: Constant standing and walking; frequent use of vision and depth perception for near (≤20 inches) and far (≥20 feet); frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication; frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds/alarms; frequent lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs; frequent lifting/moving of patients; frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry; occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25‑50 lbs; occasional vision to identify/distinguish colors; occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements; rare kneeling and sitting.

Professional Licensure/Certifications: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association; and one of the following: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) specialty – ARDMS; RDMS with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) specialty – ARDMS; Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) – CCI; Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) – ARDMS.

Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Schedule

Worker Type: PRN; Work Shift: Rotating Shift (United States of America); Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 (as needed).