REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER (40 HOURS/WEEK, DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our regional Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will perform high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions, with expertise in cardiac anatomy and imaging technology.

Responsibilities include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, Holter monitoring readiness, and IVs for imaging; must be able to interpret data and support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Echo School.
• BLS certification required.
• Current RDCS or RCS registration required upon hire.
• Maintain registry status for employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms (TTE, TEE, stress) and record measurements.
• Analyze and interpret sonographic data for adults and pediatric patients.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment and start IVs for procedures.
• Take call for emergency testing in evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Educate patients and collaborate with the care team on plans.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Echo School

Job description

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic regional Cardiac Diagnostic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Key Responsibilities:

Cardiac Imaging:

• Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
• Accurately obtain and record measurements and images of cardiac structures and function for adults and pediatric patients.
• Perform stress echocardiography, contrast echocardiography procedures, and assist with transverse esophageal echocardiography as needed.
• Analyze and interpret sonographic data.
• Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Starts IVs for imaging procedures.
• Takes call for emergency testing on evenings, weekends, and holidays

Cardiac Monitoring & Testing:

• Apply Holter monitors and event recorders to patients, ensuring proper electrode placement.
• Educate patients on the use and care of monitoring devices.
• Maintain equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper function, and timely replacement of components.

Patient Care:

• Provide compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures, findings, and follow-up care as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans

Flexibility & Support:

• Adapt to changing work assignments within the scope of practice within professional scope/ duties/ licensure.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory of supplies related to cardiac sonography, including ordering and restocking as necessary
• Demonstrate initiative in continued learning and clinical development.
• Support echo services offered at the main hospital campus and outreach locations.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation:

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Incentivized Clinical Ladder promoting growth and professional development

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and echocardiology interpretive parameters

Preferred Experience:

• Any clinical experience within a fast paced hospital setting in cardio diagnostics.
• Experience with Holter monitors and event recorders is highly desirable.

Required Licensure/Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Echo School.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS) required upon hire.
• Must maintain compliance with all state and facility regulations as well as maintain registry status for employment.

Preferred Education:

• Certification in Holter Monitoring and Event Recorder technology preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred but not required.

Employee Health Requirements:

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Cydex
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids: Rare
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Rare

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Required to communicate via telephone, facilitate meetings, presentations/training.
• Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, CIS information. Also needed to assess patients and see the locations of patients and equipment.
• Smell: Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to concerns and patient assessment information, blood pressure.
• Touch: Necessary for writing, computer entry, filing, B/P's.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Twist: 30%
• Stand: 50%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 40%
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 5%
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 3%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 50 lbs: Never
• Up to 75 lbs: Never
• Up to 100 lbs: Never
• Over 100 lbs: Never

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements: Lifting echo patient or pharmacologic stress test patient from the wheelchair to the bed and back.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 45
• Twist: 30
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 10
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 2
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 2
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 2
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands, wrist, and shoulders (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 10 lbs often
• Pushing &pulling Normal weight: 50 to 200 lbs
• Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard, calculator, and writing.

Environmental Factors (Time Spent)

• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours: 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Very loud
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere:

Special Hazards

• Explosive-O2 hook-ups in department.
• Protective Clothing Required: Universal precautions: gloves, goggles, and mask for handling equipment.

Pay Range

USD $41.31 - USD $55.28 /Hr