Cardiac Sonographer 1

As a *Cardiac Sonographer I,* you will be 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.

*Cardiac Sonographer I* *Qualifications:*

*Education*
* 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*
* 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.

Throughout communities in Illinois, 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 at Hospital Sisters Health System.

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift

Application Question(s):
* Please provide an email address and phone number.

Experience:
* sonography/ultrasound: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (Preferred)
* American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) (Preferred)
* Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (Preferred)
* BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person