Medical Sonographer, OB/GYN
Company: SSM Health
Location: Florissant
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Sonography · Sign On Bonus*:
up to $20,000 with 1 years’ experience ($15,000 with less than 1
year) Paid in full on 1st pay check · Schedule:? full time days ·
Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available! · Shift
Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts?
· Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201
Grand Completion of Sonography program and 2 or more ARDMS or CCI
registries in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Breast, Echo, or Vascular. 100%
tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time
employees! Relocation assistance is available for those who
qualify. * * Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Percent of
Time) Essential Functions: The following are essential job
accountabilities and performance criteria: Performs ultrasound
procedures and examinations according to established department
guidelines. A)Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations
according to established department guidelines. C) Assesses
patient’s medical, cardiac or vascular status by taking a history
before the exam. D) Assembles a chart with the patient’s
information and enters information into the current PACS System or
Electronic Medical Record (EMR). E) Records all imaging studies
(digital archive) for the Medical Director or his/her designee to
review and interpret. 2) Completes patient billing to insure
accurate and timely billing procedures. Prints reports from PAC,
Epic and On Demand. Checks each charge to ensure the right account
number is used and the correct procedures are charged. A)
Participate in development of new diagnostic testing procedures to
be performed in the department. Participates in the evaluation of
new equipment for potential purchase. B) Educates residents and
other medical or technical staff in the technical aspects,
indications and limitations. 4) Safety/Infection Control: Practices
according to safety and infection control policies. Disinfects and
cleans equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines and
standards outlined by Infection Control and department policy,
including high level disinfection (HLD). B) Maintains a safe,
clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for
patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
Maintains equipment in clean & proper working condition on a daily
basis. Contacts Clinical Engineering or manufacturer’s service
department (if under contract) when malfunctions occur. C) Reports
risk management concerns. D) Assumes responsibility for completing
all assigned annual hospital and department specific mandatory
requirements. Safety/Fire Provides service excellence to the
customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely,
high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner. A)
Demonstrates Care and Courtesy to all patients, family members,
hospital and medical staff. B) Communicates Effectively and
Maintains Confidentiality as outlined in the hospital policy. C)
Demonstrates Competence and Collaboration as outlined in the
hospital policy. Minimizes overtime by scheduling and performing
patient procedures in the most efficient manner (flex time).
Appropriately uses/handles equipment and orders supplies to
minimize expenditures on repairs, replacement items and inventory.
E) Attends regularly scheduled hospital and department meetings
that support and explain the Mission of St. Louis University
Hospital and its operation. 6) Performance Improvement (PI):
Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. A) Assists
in the daily collection of data for the department’s Performance
Improvement Program (volume indicators monthly & quality indicators
are based upon department operation & requested monitoring by the
procedure review committee). B) Wisely and responsibly utilize the
resources within the facility. Take care of equipment and report
problems to result in a longer usage life. Infant _____Child
___x___ Adolescent ___x__ Adult ___x__ Geriatric A) Demonstrates
knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to
provide services to the age of the patient served by the
department. B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age
specific data to identify patient needs. Demonstrates ability to
provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the
department assigned. 8) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care
to patients at high risk for injury. % Initiates/evaluates
alternatives to restraint prior to application. Provides for trail
release and removal of restraint as soon as possible. Adhere to
hospital policy Restraints. Reports patient complaints of pain to
the nursing staff and/or physician. Evaluates and addresses pain
concerns in accordance with Pain Management Policy (see hospital
policy on pain management). Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect
to the physician and Risk Management, and recommends appropriate
consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation. Adhere to
hospital policy on Abuse and Neglect Clinical Assessment and
Reporting . 9) Assists in the day-to-day operation of the assigned
department. A) Utilizes work order entry system to report functions
which need to be performed by housekeeping, maintenance and
clinical engineering. C) Assists in clerical duties as required,
including telephone responsibilities, processing of reports,
posting/mailing of reports, filing, scheduling, etc. D)
Participates in preparing and performing regular safety and
infection control surveys. Reports non-compliant issues to
manager/administrator and if necessary, safety or infection control
director, and takes steps to correct deficiencies. The performance
of this function is the reason the job exists. There are limited
employees among whom the performance of this function can be
distributed. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use
of protective equipment Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the
use of protective equipment Graduate of an approved AS program in
Medical Sonography or scheduled to graduate from approved BS
program with RDMS(AS) certification 2-5 years’ experience in
abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast and obstetrics and gynecology
preferred Skills: (administrative/business) Compile paperwork to
send to Medical Records for scanning into EMR Computer skills
Billing studies upon end exam Answer phones using proper phone
etiquette Skills: (equipment/machine) Various ultrasound and
Doppler equipment to perform procedures Electronic Medical Record
System Hospital telephone system Digital archiving Copy machine and
other standard office equipment May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne
pathogens. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. May be
required to handle emergency or crisis situations. Exposed to
chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and gel used in diagnostic
testing procedures. Exposed to chemicals for cleaning/disinfecting
of equipment (hospital approved agents). Protective Equipment:
Non-sterile medical gloves Sterile medical gloves Pushes/pulls or
moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies (up to 400 lbs) Basic Life
Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association
(AHA) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen
(AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
with Breast (BR) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic
Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Sonography (PS) Specialty -
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS) - American Registry
for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Vascular
Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (ARDMS) Manager/Administrative Director
__________________________________Date____________ Furthermore, the
duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject
to change at the discretion of the medical center. Work Shift: Day
Shift (United States of America) 4206000037 Ultrasound 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. 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.
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