Job Description

Cardiac Sonographer PRN at SSM Health summary:

The Cardiac Sonographer PRN performs diagnostic procedures to evaluate cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with standard protocols. This role involves recording patient test results, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and maintaining equipment functionality while complying with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is certified in cardiac sonography and can work flexibly as needed.

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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

· Department: Echo Sonography

· Schedule:​ PRN as needed

· Pay Range starts at: $ 35.00 Daily pay available!

· Location:OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City, OK

Credentials: ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac sonography required

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Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, records patient test results and reports results.
• Monitors patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Maintains adequate supplies and verifies all equipment is in proper working condition; reports deficiencies and failures.
• Positions 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 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 echo sonography 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 

• And 
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
• Or 
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 
• Or 
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3005000040 Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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. 

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. 

Keywords:

cardiac sonographer, diagnostic procedures, echo sonography, patient care, healthcare, medical imaging, sonography certification, cardiac health, patient safety, medical technology

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Relief, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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