Sonographer II-Cardiac - PRN

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualified to survey and assess the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of cardiac ultrasound in the adult and/or pediatric patient. Must possess the technical knowledge and creative ability to manipulate and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information. Must possess knowledge and background in ultrasound physics, instrumentation and clinical utility. Must possess knowledge of anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and pathology of the cardiovascular system. Performs adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms. Maintains required competencies. Participates in research projects, preliminary reporting to cardiologists.

Requirements

Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate program is required.
High school diploma/GED AND 5 years working as a sonographer may be considered in lieu of associates degree.
2 years of cardiac sonography/ultrasound experience is required.
7 years of sonography/ultrasound experience (with 2 years in cardiac sonography/ultrasound) is required if meeting the education equivalency.
Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in allied health or applied sciences is preferred.
Specialty certification in adult echocardiography or pediatric echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms.
Maintains required competencies.
Participates in research projects, preliminary reporting to cardiologists.

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 $5,250 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