Sonographer I-Cardiac , Echo Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our Cardiology team. The ideal candidate is qualified to survey and assess the anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels using cardiac ultrasound in the adult and/or pediatric patient, have technical knowledge and creative ability to manipulate and use ultrasound instruments to produce clinically useful diagnostic information, and have the knowledge and background in ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and clinical utility. The knowledge of anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and pathology of the cardiovascular system is required. Cardiac Sonographers perform adult and/or pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms, maintain required competencies, and participates in research projects, and preliminary reporting to cardiologists.

Position Specifics:

• Department: Cardiology
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Days, Flexible Shift Options: (4) 10-hr Shifts or (5) 8-hr Shifts between 6:30am and 6:45pm.
• Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital
• Location: O'Fallon, IL
• Sign On: $20,000

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.

Education 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 is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in sonography/ultrasound is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Certification 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.

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.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

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 $4,000 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!

Pay Range: $35.92 - $53.88

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.