Sonographer I-Vascular

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

8d • $34 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and performs various sonography studies per protocol and as ordered per the provider. Processes studies to include preparation for interpretation by the physician and a preliminary test result. Provides patient care in accordance with the standards of care specific to age and the individuals' needs. Coordinates departments QA initiatives. Maintains required competencies. Develops departmental and/or community wide educational activities. Is responsible for facilitating the national accreditation process. Position Specifics: o Department: Cardiology o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Full time o Facility: St. John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Sign On: $20,000 o Compensation aligned with your experience Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

Requirements

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in an allied health program is required.
• Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is preferred.
• Experience in ultrasound/sonography preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required. OR must be eligible to sit for the RVT or RVS exam AND must obtain registry within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Friendly and customer service oriented.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative and flexibility with a proactive approach.
• Demonstrates excellent judgement and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs various sonography studies per protocol and as ordered per the provider.
• Processes studies to include preparation for interpretation by the physician and a preliminary test result.
• Provides patient care in accordance with the standards of care specific to age and the individuals' needs.
• Coordinates departments QA initiatives.
• Maintains required competencies.
• Develops departmental and/or community wide educational activities.
• Is responsible for facilitating the national accreditation process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

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