Sonographer
Company: SSM Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony
Hospital - Oklahoma City
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
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/FE
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESSecond 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.
EDUCATIONcompletion of a Sonography certification
programEXPERIENCEBreast Sono experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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.
CREDENTIALSTwo ARDMS certifications required - One must be Breast
ARDMS - BR
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
EmployeeDepartment: Mammography
Scheduled Weekly Hours:24SSM Health is an equal opportunity
employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to
learn more.
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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