REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

15h • $41 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic regional Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and echocardiology interpretive parameters
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Echo School.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS) required upon hire.
• Must maintain compliance with all state and facility regulations as well as maintain registry status for employment.
• Speech: Required to communicate via telephone, facilitate meetings, presentations/training.
• Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, CIS information. Also needed to assess patients and see the locations of patients and equipment.
• Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to concerns and patient assessment information, blood pressure.
• Touch: Necessary for writing, computer entry, filing, B/P's.
• Sit: 40%
• Twist: 30%
• Stand: 50%
• Walk: 40%
• Lift: 5%
• Bend: 3%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%
• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting echo patient or pharmacologic stress test patient from the wheelchair to the bed and back.
• Sit: 45
• Twist: 30
• Stand: 60
• Walk: 10
• Lift: 2
• Bend: 2
• Reach above shoulders: 5
• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 10 lbs often
• Pushing &pulling Normal weight: 50 to 200 lbs
• Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard, calculator, and writing.
• Inside hours: 8
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Very loud
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Special Hazards: Explosive-O2 hook-ups in department.
• Protective Clothing Required: Universal precautions: gloves, goggles, and mask for handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Any clinical experience within a fast paced hospital setting in cardio diagnostics.
• Experience with Holter monitors and event recorders is highly desirable.
• Certification in Holter Monitoring and Event Recorder technology preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
• Accurately obtain and record measurements and images of cardiac structures and function for adults and pediatric patients.
• Perform stress echocardiography, contrast echocardiography procedures, and assist with transverse esophageal echocardiography as needed.
• Analyze and interpret sonographic data.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Starts IVs for imaging procedures.
• Takes call for emergency testing on evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Apply Holter monitors and event recorders to patients, ensuring proper electrode placement.
• Educate patients on the use and care of monitoring devices.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper function, and timely replacement of components.
• Provide compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures, findings, and follow-up care as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
• Adapt to changing work assignments within the scope of practice within professional scope/ duties/ licensure.
• Monitor and manage inventory of supplies related to cardiac sonography, including ordering and restocking as necessary
• Demonstrate initiative in continued learning and clinical development.
• Support echo services offered at the main hospital campus and outreach locations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Incentivized Clinical Ladder promoting growth and professional development
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

What This Job Offers

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