Sonographer

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, is seeking a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound scans and support radiologists in the Radiology department. The role offers an evening, full-time schedule with a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

Preferred candidates have an allied health degree (associate or certificate) and ARDMS or ARRT certification eligibility within 12 months, plus BLS. Join a values-driven healthcare system serving Illinois communities.

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 is preferred.
• RDMS or RT(S) certification eligibility with ARDMS/ARRT and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic ultrasound scans of patients to radiologists using ultrasound equipment per orders.
• Surveys and assesses anatomy and pathophysiology in adult and pediatric patients.

Skills

Sonography

Ultrasound imaging

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in allied health

Graduate of allied health program or currently enrolled

Certification eligibility in ARDMS or ARRT

Tools

RDMS (ARDMS)

RT(S) (ARRT)

Job description

Pay Range:$34.21 - $51.31A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Provides diagnostic ultrasound scans of patients to the radiologists utilizing ultrasound equipment in accordance with the physician's orders and policies and procedures. Surveys and assesses the anatomy and pathophysiology in the use of ultrasound in the adult and pediatric patient.Position Specifics:o Department: Radiologyo Core Function: Imagingo Schedule: Evening Shift/Full-timeo Facility: St John’s Hospitalo Location: Springfield, ILo Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000o Compensation that aligns with your experienceEducation QualificationsGraduate of, or currently enrolled in, an allied health program is required.Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate program is preferred.Experience QualificationsExperience in sonography/ultrasound is preferred.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsOne of the following is required:Certification/registry eligible as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS). Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire/transfer.Certification as a Registered Technologist in Sonography (R.T.(S)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.Job DescriptionScheduled Weekly Hours:40Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.Retirement benefits including HSHScontributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!BenefitsHSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring ProcessHospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]