Ultrasonographer (CAAHEP)

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/night/weekend differential

On-site day care through UW HealthKids

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join our team at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. The role requires completion of an accredited program and ARDMS certification with SPI exam by start date.

You will work 100% FTE, Monday–Friday, 12:30pm–9pm with rotating holidays, at 1401 E State St, Rockford. Qualifications include two years of clinical experience, prior healthcare exposure, and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography. Required
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
• Two years of clinical experience. Preferred
• Experience as a sonographer. Preferred
• Previous healthcare experience. Required
• Registered by ARDMS in abdomen and OB/Gyn within 12 months of hire. Required
• Must have passed Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) exam before start date. Required
• Registered by ARDMS in abdomen, OB/Gyn and vascular. Preferred

Skills

Clinical experience

Sonography experience

Education

Accredited diagnostic medical sonography program

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

ARDMS abdomen

ARDMS OB/Gyn

SPI exam

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday-Friday 12:30pm-9pm rotating holidays, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography. Required
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

• Previous healthcare experience. Required
• Experience as a sonographer. Preferred
• Two years of clinical experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification required within three (3) months of hire. Required
• Registered by ARDMS in abdomen and OB/Gyn within 12 months of hire. Required
• Must have passed Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) exam before start date. Required
• Registered by ARDMS in abdomen, OB/Gyn and Vascular. Preferred

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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