Associate Sonographer - Full Time (DAYS) - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!!
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- No experience required
- Days
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open sonographer jobs in Missouri post a median of $43.20 an hour, the middle half $42.25–$45.83, across 23 jobs that state their pay. Sonographers employed in Missouri earn a median of $48.14 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
The Associate Sonographer operates imaging equipment and software, mostly ultrasound equipment, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role requires operating imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high-quality imaging standards. The Associate Sonographer position also requires a strong commitment to patient care, technical expertise, and collaborative communication with patients and healthcare professionals to provide optimal care.
Position Details
Position Description: Associate Sonographer
Location: On-Site
Type: Full -Time - 40 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible (4x10s or 5x8s)
$10,000 Sign on Bonus Incentive included!
- Inpatient Allowance eligible!
- Shift differential eligible!
- Referral bonus eligible!
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
615 S New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Career Ladder Opportunities:
Associate Sonographer
- Education: Graduate of a school of Sonography and completed required clinical hours OR registered sonographer.
- Experience: no experience required.
- Certification: Obtained ARDMS or ARRT or CCI registry OR Registry eligible (Achieve registry within 6 months of eligibility); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
Sonographer
- Education: Graduate of a school of Sonography and completed required clinical hours.
- Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Certification: ARDMS/ARRT/CCI and 2 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area; Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Sonographer
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Certification: ARDMS/ARRT/CCI and 3 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area OR 2 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area and 5 years of applicable experience; Basic Life Support (BLS).
Senior Sonographer
- Certification: ARDMS/ARRT/CCI and 4 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area OR 2 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area and 7 years of applicable experience; Basic Life Support (BLS).
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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