Medical Vascular Sonographer

SSM Health

Saint Louis, California, United States

Saint Louis, California, United States

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Sonography · Sign On Bonus*: up to $20,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check!* · Schedule: full time · 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 in the vascular lab. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Percent of Time) Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria: 1) Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations according to established department guidelines. bypass/pseudoaneurysm studies according to established vascular lab policy and procedures and standards/guidelines set forth by the Society of Vascular Ultrasound, ARDMS and Intersocietal Commission for the Voluntary Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. 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 (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. 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 (B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains equipment in 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 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). 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 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 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, 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, D) Participates in preparing and performing regular safety and infection control surveys. manager/administrator and if necessary, safety or infection control director, and takes steps to correct deficiencies. Vascular Department: Graduate of an approved vascular ultrasound program Vascular Department: One year of ultrasound imaging experience preferred. Vascular Department: BLS, RVT (registered vascular technologist) by the ARDMS (active status) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) through CCI (active status) 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) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists. There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) 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.

Saint Louis, California, United States

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