Cardiac Sonographer - Lead

nshs; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer Lead to guide echocardiography staff and perform advanced non-invasive tests. The role focuses on quality, protocol adherence, and coordination across shifts.

Required are 2+ years in Cardiac Sonography or 5+ years externally, leadership preference, ARDMS/ARDCS/RCS, CPR/BLS, and pediatric echo certification preferred. Full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Endeavor Cardiac Sonographer experience OR 5+ years of external Cardiac Sonographer experience.
• Leadership experience (highly preferred).
• ARDMS, ARDCS, or RCS registration.
• CPR (BLS through AHA).
• Associate degree or equivalent education/training in cardiac sonography.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and other non-invasive cardiology testing
• Serve as a lead resource for Cardiac Sonographers and Echo Techs
• Provide staff training, onboarding, and ongoing technical guidance
• Assist with staffing coordination, workflow support, and quality assurance initiatives
• Monitor equipment performance and support accreditation and protocol compliance

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff training

Cardiac imaging

Education

Associate degree in cardiac sonography

ARDMS/ARDCS/RCS certification

CPR (BLS/AHA)

Tools

Pediatric echocardiography certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$37.47 - $58.08 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

$7500 Sign-On Bonus

requires 1 year commitment

Position : Cardiac Sonographer Lead

Location : Arlington Heights, IL

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Hours : Variable shifts based on department needs

What you will do:

• Perform echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and other non-invasive cardiology testing
• Serve as a lead resource for Cardiac Sonographers and Echo Techs
• Provide staff training, onboarding, and ongoing technical guidance
• Assist with staffing coordination, workflow support, and quality assurance initiatives
• Monitor equipment performance and support accreditation and protocol compliance

What you will need:

• 2+ years of Endeavor Cardiac Sonographer experience OR 5+ years of external Cardiac Sonographer experience
• Previous leadership experience (highly preferred)
• ARDMS, ARDCS, or RCS registration
• CPR (BLS through AHA)
• Pediatric Echocardiography certification through ARDMS or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer certification through CCI within 3 years of hire (preferred)
• Associate degree or equivalent education/training in cardiac sonography

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• 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.