Cardiac Sonographer

nshs; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay options

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Tuition reimbursement

Health and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to obtain two‑dimensional heart images, including 2D and Doppler echocardiograms, under supervision and with patient education. You will also precept students and assist physicians in complex cases.

Requires a High School diploma and ARDMS/CCI RDCS eligibility with current CPR. Enjoy competitive hourly pay and sign-on bonuses up to $10,000, with full-time 40‑hour weeks and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; RDCS/RCS within 12 months of start date.
• Current CPR certification required; ARDMS/CCI credentials preferred.
• Experience in echocardiography and patient interaction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain two-dimensional ultrasonic images of the heart, including 2D echocardiograms and Doppler studies.
• Assist physicians in performing transesophageal echocardiograms and explain procedures to patients.
• Precept students and collect pertinent data for interpretation by a cardiologist.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RDCS/ RCS certification (ARDMS/CCI)

Current CPR Certification

Tools

2D echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

Transesophageal echocardiography

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $33.35 - $51.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Sign-On Bonus: $7500 New Grad & $10,000 w 1 yr plus (parameters apply)

Position: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Full Time, 40 hours per week

What you will need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Certifications: Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Echo School Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within twelve months of position start date.
• Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross

What you will do:

Under general supervision, obtains two-dimensional ultrasonic images of the heart including 2D echocardiograms, 2D Doppler echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms and assists physicians in conducting transesophageal echocardiograms. In doing so, obtains pertinent patient data for interpretation by a board certified cardiologist, explains purpose and duration of testing to the patient in order to allay fears, and provides excellent customer service. Obtains ultrasonic images from patients with complex health issues, and precepts students from the Echocardiography School.

Benefits (full-time or part‑time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.