Sonographer I-Vascular

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

108d • $34 - $51

About The Position

The position involves preparing and performing various sonography studies per protocol and as ordered by the provider. The successful candidate will process studies to include preparation for interpretation by the physician and provide preliminary test results. Patient care must be provided in accordance with the standards specific to age and individual needs. The role also includes coordinating departmental QA initiatives, maintaining required competencies, developing educational activities, and facilitating the national accreditation process.

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.
• Must be eligible to sit for the RVT or RVS exam and obtain registry within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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 judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs various sonography studies per protocol and as ordered by the provider.
• Processes studies for interpretation by the physician and provides preliminary test results.
• Provides patient care in accordance with the standards of care specific to age and individual needs.
• Coordinates departmental QA initiatives.
• Maintains required competencies.
• Develops departmental and/or community-wide educational activities.
• Facilitates the national accreditation process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including 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.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits up to $4,000 each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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