Cardiac Ultrasound Tech I – Day Shift, $20K Sign-On

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks a qualified cardiac sonographer to perform adult and pediatric echocardiograms, including TTE, TEE, and stress studies, using ultrasound equipment to produce clinically useful data.

The role requires solid knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics, plus BLS certification. Eligibility to obtain ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS within 6 months is expected; full-time days with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of, or currently enrolled in, an allied health program is required.
• Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate program preferred.
• Experience in sonography/ultrasound preferred.
• Certification as RDCS or RCS or eligibility to sit and obtain registry within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult and pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Survey and assess anatomy and pathophysiology of heart and great vessels using ultrasound.
• Manipulate ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Ultrasound instrumentation

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Hemodynamics knowledge

Education

Associate degree in allied health

Certificate program in allied health

Tools

RDCS eligibility

RCS eligibility

Job description

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks a qualified cardiac sonographer to perform adult and pediatric echocardiograms, including TTE, TEE, and stress studies, using ultrasound equipment to produce clinically useful data.

The role requires solid knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics, plus BLS certification. Eligibility to obtain ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS within 6 months is expected; full-time days with competitive pay and benefits.