Job Description

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Summary

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 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 of the adult. Performs adult and pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms. Should be familiar with other cardiovascular testing modalities, other imaging modalities (nuclear scans, CT) and clinical findings related to the cardiovascular system.

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift

40 hours, 8 hour shifts

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Qualifications

Education

Associate degree is preferred Graduate of or currently enrolled in an allied health program is required.

Experience

Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)-Required Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)-Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required Must acquire registry within 6 months of employment.

Must be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International exam.

Specialty certification in adult echocardiography or pediatric echocardiography preferred.
Overview

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 15 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 15,000+ 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 and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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 include an HSHS Pension Plan and Retirement Savings Plan with HSHS matching 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!

Hospital Sisters Health System