Sonographer I-Cardiac

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

15d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer I-Cardiac surveys and assesses the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using cardiac ultrasound for adult and/or pediatric patients. The role requires technical knowledge and the creative ability to manipulate ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information, along with knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, clinical utility, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, hemodynamics, and pathology. The sonographer performs adult and/or pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms. This full-time position is in the Cardiology Department, with an Imaging core function, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The listed pay range is $37.71–$56.57, with actual pay based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. A $20,000 sign-on offer is listed.

Requirements

Graduate of, or currently enrolled in, an allied health program.
Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI; alternatively, must be eligible to sit for the RDCS or RCS exam and obtain registry within six months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and clinical utility.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and pathology.
Technical knowledge and ability to manipulate ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in allied health or applied science, or completion of a certificate program.
Experience in sonography or ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Survey and assess the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using cardiac ultrasound in adult and/or pediatric patients.
Manipulate and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information.
Perform adult and/or pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges.
Adoption assistance up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.
$20,000 sign-on offer.