Surgical Technologist - Outpatient Center, Madison

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital

• St. Louis Worker Type:
  
  Regular Job Highlights: · Department: General/Vascular Sonography · Sign On Bonus: $5,000 sign on bonus paid in full on 1st pay check · Schedule:? Part time Days 8a

• 6:30 p Mon-Fri · Pay Range starts at: $34.23 · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts? · Location: St.
  
  Mary's Hospital 2 ARDMS certification or RDCS required including Vascular Qualified external candidates only St. Mary’s Hospital is a level II critical diagnosis STEMI center, a certified stroke center, as well as specializing in high-risk pregnancies. SSM Healthcare is renowned for its exceptional patient care and commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all in need.
  
  You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about every aspect of healthcare. SSM values work/life balance and of fers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today 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/FE Job 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 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 2 certifications

• ARDMS or RDMS including Vascular and 1 other Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type:
  
  Employee Department: 3012000100 Vascular Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 SSM 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: 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.