Sonographer I-Vascular

hshs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System in Springfield, IL, seeks a sonography professional for Cardiology Imaging. The role is full-time with a 40-hour weekly schedule and a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, QA coordination, and involvement in accreditation efforts.

The ideal candidate will have RVT/RVS eligibility or certification, BLS, and either an allied health program background or an associate degree in allied health. Ultrasound experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as RVT or RVS required or eligible to sit for exam within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Graduate of or enrolled in an allied health program; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs various sonography studies per protocol and orders.
• Processes studies for interpretation by the physician and provides preliminary results.
• Provides patient care in accordance with age- and needs-based standards.
• Coordinates department QA initiatives and maintains required competencies.
• Develops departmental or community education activities and supports accreditation.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Customer service

Initiative & flexibility

Judgement & decision making

Education

Allied health program

Associate degree in allied health

Job description

Pay Range:

$34.21 - $51.31

A 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

• Department: Cardiology
• Core Function: Imaging
• Schedule: Full time
• Facility: St. John’s Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Sign On: $20,000
• Compensation aligned with your experience

Education

• Graduate 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.

Experience

• Experience in ultrasound/sonography preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Certification 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 Abilities

• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Excellent 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: 40

Throughout 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 health care 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 HSHS contributions.
• 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!

HSHS 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 Process

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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.

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