Sonographer II

Job overview

Sonographer II in Jefferson City, MO. This is a part-time, PRN position with on-call duties, requiring one day a week and one weekend every 5th or 6th weekend. Compensation is not specified. This role performs diagnostic procedures using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The position requires registration as a sonographer with at least two registries appropriate for the department.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Completion of a Sonography program

Experience

No experience required

Skills & competencies

sonographer

diagnostic imaging

ultrasound

part-time

prn

on-call

jefferson city

mo

ssm health

imaging & diagnostics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

SSM Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.