Sonographer II-Cardiac - PRN

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

12d•$40 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Qualified to survey and assess the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using cardiac ultrasound in adult and/or pediatric patients. The role requires technical knowledge and the creative ability to manipulate and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information, along with knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, clinical utility, cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and pathology. Performs adult and/or pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms. Maintains required competencies, participates in research projects, and provides preliminary reporting to cardiologists. This PRN position is in the Cardiology department, within the Imaging core function, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Compensation is $39.60–$59.40 per hour; the actual rate depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. HSHS describes a culture grounded in respect, care, competence, and joy, with a focus on patients and continued improvement through advanced technologies and treatments. Its benefits package is designed to support colleagues’ overall well-being. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree in allied health or applied science, or completion of a certificate program; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and five years working as a sonographer may be considered in lieu of an associate degree.
Two years of cardiac sonography/ultrasound experience; if meeting the education equivalency, seven years of sonography/ultrasound experience, including two years in cardiac sonography/ultrasound, is required.
Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI.
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 and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Maintain required competencies.
Participate in research projects.
Provide preliminary reporting to cardiologists.

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.
Education assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
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.