Cardiac Sonographer

Hourly Pay Range:
$36.42 - $56.45 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• $15,000 sign on bonus with minimum 1 year cardiac sonography experience, $10,000 sign on bonus
• Position: Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer/Echotech
• Location: Highland Park Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time, 40 hr/wk
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, rotating weekends, on call every 6 weeks
• Required Travel: Travel to other sites required

What you will do:

• Schedule and complete exams across varying modalities (TEE, TTE, stress, intraoperative, research, and pediatric opportunities) with complete worksheet in reporting system prior to interpreting physician review.
• Maintain a clean lab space and proper lab equipment.
• Properly document in EMR and take vitals
• Demonstrate critical thinking and appropriately flag significant echocardiography findings
• Participate in monthly educational meetings (CME provided)
• Participate in quality initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge according to guidelines put forth by ASE

What you will need:

• Education: Associate's degree in Echocardiography, plus completion of 320 internship hours or 1 year of echo training required
• Certification: Completion of RDCS certification (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) (for new grads, must obtain within 2 years of start date), CPR certification required upon hire.
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Ability to frequently lift, move, pull and position required. Must be able to assist with occasional heavy lifting of 100+ pounds.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit


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