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SSM Health Vascular Sonographer Student Intern in Saint Louis, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
· Department: General/Vascular Sonography
· Schedule: PRN - scheduled around academic classes.
· Pay Range starts at: $15/hour
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: St. Louis University Hospital
At St. Louis University Hospital, our academic setting allows for multiple cutting edge research studies which are currently being conducted in our sonography labs. The Sonography Department at St. Louis University Hospital was the first in the region to offer and support the Venovalve procedure in the vascular lab. Our supportive leadership fosters a team mentality and a close direct working relationship with our physicians. We have a dedicated resource center located in the imaging department as well as BLS mannequins. Convenient employee parking garage just across the street free of charge. SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma/stroke facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!
Job Summary:
Provides ultrasound services to patients within the student scope of practice.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct and indirect supervision.
Follows safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of ultrasound procedures that may include pelvic, abdominal, small parts and/or routine vascular examinations.
May perform more complex imaging such as deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures such as biopsies and ablations as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Records the images and relays a clinical impression as indicated.
Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
Notifies appropriate staff member of supply needs, equipment malfunction and necessary maintenance.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Current enrollment in 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
- None
Department:
3012000037 Vascular Lab
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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