Sonographer (Nights)

Additional Information About the RoleNewly Approved Increased Compensation Package Now Available!Join our dynamic Ultrasound Team where everyone has a role in providing extraordinary care! Apply now for thisSonographeropening !Sign-On Bonus $5,000 (for eligible applicants)
10 Hour Shifts, 4 Days Per Week
Monday thru Thursday
8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Holiday Rotation Required (1 Day Per Year - On Call)
$$ Shift Differential Available!! $$OverviewOpened in 2007,Progress West Hospitalis BJC HealthCare’s newest hospital in St. Charles County, featuring modern private rooms. It offers 24-hour emergency services and has partnered with St. Louis Children’s Hospital to provide world-class pediatric emergency care.Progress West Hospital also provides surgical services, endoscopy services, a cardiac catheterization lab, medical/surgical inpatient services, diagnostic imaging, lab services, and the Advanced Wound Center, a specialty wound treatment facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Progress West Hospital recently completed an expansion of its Childbirth Center to include enhanced services for at-risk mothers and babies, with a newborn ICU that provides care for babies born as early as 32 weeks.Progress West Hospital is a Certified Level II Stroke Center. The hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, pediatrics, and orthopedics.The Imaging Services Department is a full-service department, providing comprehensive imaging support. Included within the scope of services available are these exam classifications: General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Mammography, Diagnostic Mammograms and Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine. This department, along with all departments within the hospital, supports the guiding principles of the hospital in providing care that is customized and reflects the patient‘s needs, values, and choices.Preferred QualificationsRole Purpose
The Registered Diagnostic Sonographer performs ultrasound imaging, including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical, to adult and/or pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders, and assist with needle procedures (i.e., biopsies, drainages, needle placements, etc.). May also perform vascular imagingResponsibilities
Ensures proper function and readiness of all equipment.
Performs ultrasound imaging examinations and ensures proper documentation of procedures.
Performs studies independently, may perform studies on-call, portable exams, and at other sites as required by work area.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Associate or Trade School Equi
Experience
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
RDMS or equiv
Preferred Requirements
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
RDCS or equivBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer