2435 - Sonographer II-Cardiac

Hospital Sisters Health System • O'Fallon, IL

87d • $37 - $56

About The Position

The position involves surveying and assessing the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using cardiac ultrasound in both adult and pediatric patients. The successful candidate must possess the technical knowledge and creative ability to manipulate and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information. A strong background in ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and clinical utility is essential, along with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and pathology of the cardiovascular system. Responsibilities include performing adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms, maintaining required competencies, and participating in research projects with preliminary reporting to cardiologists.

Requirements

• Associates degree in allied health, applied science, or completion of a certificate program is required.
• 2 years of cardiac sonography/ultrasound experience is required.
• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in allied health or applied sciences is preferred.
• Specialty certification in adult echocardiography or pediatric echocardiography is preferred.
• 7 years of sonography/ultrasound experience (with 2 years in cardiac sonography/ultrasound) if meeting the education equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Survey and assess the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using cardiac ultrasound.
• Perform adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms.
• Conduct trans-esophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Maintain required competencies in cardiac ultrasound.
• Participate in research projects and provide preliminary reports to cardiologists.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that combines vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits up to $4,000 each calendar year.
• Adoption Assistance providing financial support up to $7,500.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees