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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

·       Department:  Sonography  

·       Sign On Bonus: $20,000 WITH >1 YEAR’S EXPERIENCE, $15,000 WITH < 1 YEAR!      Paid in full on 1st pay check! *

·       Schedule:​ Full time with scheduling options!

·       Pay Range starts at: $34.23 Daily pay available! 

·       Location:  MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand, St. Louis, MO

RVT or RVS certified required within 12 months. Vascular experience preferred.

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *

* Qualified external candidates only  

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Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies in the vascular lab.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Percent of Time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1)         Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations according to established department guidelines.                                                                             60-75%                                                                                                                        

Criteria                                                                                                                                   

Vascular department specific: 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. 

B) Clearly communicates & explains the exam procedure to the patient and any family member present to insure understanding and patient’s consent for explained test.

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.          5%

Criteria

Enters charges daily for procedures performed with no more than 1 error per week. 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.

3)         Supports all functions, goals and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs.