Sonographer I-Cardiac

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

Pay Range:$37.71 - $56.57A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Qualified to survey and assess the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of cardiac ultrasound in the adult and/or pediatric patient. Must possess the technical knowledge and creative ability to manipulate and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information. Must possess knowledge and background in ultrasound physics, instrumentation and clinical utility. Must possess knowledge of anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics and pathology of the cardiovascular system. Performs adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms.Position Specifics:o Department: Cardiologyo Core Function: Imagingo Schedule: Full time, Day Shifto Facility: St. Johns Hospitalo Location: Springfield, ILo Sign On: $20,000o Compensation aligned 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 RegistrationsCertification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required.OR must be eligible to sit for the RDCS or RCS exam AND must obtain registry within 6 months of hire.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]