Sonographer I-Vascular

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, is seeking a qualified Ultrasound Technologist to perform sonography studies in the Cardiology imaging department.

You will prepare studies for physician interpretation and provide preliminary results while supporting QA initiatives and ongoing education. The successful candidate will hold ARDMS RVT or CCI RVS eligibility (or current registry), BLS certification, and an allied health degree or enrollment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of or enrolled in allied health program; associates degree preferred.
• ARDMS RVT or CCI RVS certification required or eligible to sit and must obtain within 6 months.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to perform ultrasound studies per protocol and assist interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform various ultrasound studies per protocol and orders.
• Process studies for physician interpretation and provide preliminary results.
• Coordinate department QA initiatives and maintain competencies.
• Contribute to educational activities and community programs.
• Support patient care with excellent communication and teamwork.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer service

Initiative

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in allied health

Certificate or training program completion

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

ARDMS RVT (eligible)

Job description

Pay Range:$35.92 - $53.88A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Prepares and performs various sonography studies per protocol and as ordered per the provider. Processes studies to include preparation for interpretation by the physician and a preliminary test result. Provides patient care in accordance with the standards of care specific to age and the individuals' needs. Coordinates departments QA initiatives. Maintains required competencies. Develops departmental and/or community wide educational activities. Is responsible for facilitating the national accreditation process.Position Specifics:o Department: Cardiologyo Core Function: Imagingo Schedule: Full timeo Facility: St. John’s Hospitalo Location: Springfield, ILo Sign On: $20,000o Compensation aligned with your experienceEducationGraduate of or currently enrolled in an allied health program is required.Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is preferred.ExperienceExperience in ultrasound/sonography preferred.Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsCertification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required.OR must be eligible to sit for the RVT or RVS exam AND must obtain registry within 6 months of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrates problem solving skillsExcellent collaboration and team building skills.Friendly and customer service oriented.Possesses a high degree of initiative and flexibility with a proactive approach.Demonstrates excellent judgement and decision-making skills.Scheduled 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]