Cardiac Sonographer - Full Time (DAYS) - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Mercy•St Louis, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures that help diagnose and monitor a wide range of medical conditions. The role uses ultrasound equipment to produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic images and requires technical expertise, patient-care skills, and collaborative communication with patients and healthcare professionals. The position is onsite at Mercy Heart & Vascular Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a day schedule that includes weekends, working four 10-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered, and the position is eligible for an inpatient allowance, shift differential, and referral bonus. Mercy's career ladder includes Cardiac Sonographer, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, and Senior Cardiac Sonographer levels. The Cardiac Sonographer level requires no prior experience; the advanced level requires at least one year of relevant experience, and the senior level requires at least two years. Across the levels, candidates need sonography education with completed clinical hours or qualifying on-the-job training from a registered cardiac ultrasound preceptor. Registry and BLS requirements vary by level, as detailed below. State licensure may be required depending on the state of practice. Mercy describes its culture as compassionate, professional, collaborative, and committed to excellent patient care. The organization highlights opportunities to contribute to healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

Requirements

Graduate from a school of Sonography and complete required clinical hours, or receive on-the-job training from a preceptor registered in cardiac ultrasound.
For the Cardiac Sonographer level, no experience is required; registry eligibility is accepted, but the registry must be obtained within six months of eligibility.
For the Advanced Cardiac Sonographer level, at least one year of relevant experience is required.
For the Senior Cardiac Sonographer level, at least two years of relevant experience is required.
Cardiac Sonographer certification: ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS), or registry eligibility subject to obtaining the registry within six months of eligibility.
Advanced and Senior Cardiac Sonographer certification: ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
State licensure may be required depending on the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures to assist in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.
Operate ultrasound equipment and provide accurate, high-quality diagnostic images.
Provide patient care and communicate collaboratively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
Inpatient allowance eligibility
Shift differential eligibility
Referral bonus eligibility
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Tuition support
Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period