Sonographer I-Vascular
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
Requirements
- Graduate of or currently enrolled in an allied health program is required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is preferred.
- Experience in ultrasound/sonography preferred.
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
- 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.
- 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!
- Other benefits include: 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
