Cardiac Sonographer II

Cardiac Sonographer II

Join our team at St. Joe's, a hospital that has proudly achieved its fourth Magnet designation. We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity that not only provides a competitive salary but also includes a generous sign-on bonus. This bonus can be a valuable asset, especially when it comes to managing expenses such as childcare or your health insurance needs. Secure your financial well-being while enjoying a rewarding career.

Job Description

• Follow established policies and procedures to perform and record echocardiology diagnostic tests.
• Obtain information about normal and abnormal anatomy used to diagnose disease.
• Ensure echo exams are of acceptable quality and record results.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served on their assigned units.

Requirements

• Registration as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and certification in one patient population.
• At least one year of training in echocardiology specific to a patient population.
• Requires BLS certification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.
• Requires a professional level of knowledge of echocardiology techniques and must be able to independently perform diagnostic echocardiogram procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients to allay fears and elicit cooperation, and relay patient information to physicians and nursing personnel.
• Requires analytical ability to recognize anatomic abnormalities, adjust equipment settings to appropriately target the ultrasound, and identify irregularities during the course of ultrasound and notify appropriate personnel.
• Prioritize and organize daily workload while paying close attention to detail.

Benefits

• Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $51.21/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• $2.50 weekend differential.
• OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of vacation and holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1, in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.