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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

· Department: General/Vascular Sonography

· Sign On Bonus: $20,000 with >1 years experience, $15,000 with < 1 year *

· Schedule: 5-8’s, 4-10’s, No scheduled weekend shifts, just rotating call.

· Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour

· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

· Location: St. Louis University Hospital

RDMS certification or RVT required.

Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *

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!

Call requirement for Gen/Vascular – 1 week a month

• Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. Qualified external candidates only

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies in the vascular lab.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Vascular : Performs imaging and non-imaging arterial studies of the upper and lower extremities and digits, Transcranial Doppler studies, venous imaging studies of the neck, upper and lower extremities, carotid imaging studies and arterial 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.

Assesses patient’s medical, cardiac or vascular status by taking a history before the exam.

Assembles a chart with the patient’s information and enters information into the current PACS System or Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Records all imaging studies (digital archive) for the Medical Director or his/her designee to review and interpret.

Participate in development of new diagnostic testing procedures to be performed in the department. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment for potential purchase.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

Minimum Education :

Vascular Department: Graduate of an approved vascular ultrasound program

Minimum Experience:

Vascular Department: One year of ultrasound imaging experience preferred.

Required Course: (licensure/certification)

Vascular Department: BLS, RVT (registered vascular technologist) by the ARDMS (active status) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) through CCI (active status)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Licenses / Certifications:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - 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)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3012000037 Vascular Lab

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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