Vascular Sonographer II

Job Description Summary
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital is seeking a Vascular Sonographer to join our team.

Our ideal candidate prepares and performs various sonography studies per protocol and as ordered per the provider. Processes studies to include preparation for interpretation by the physician and a preliminary test result. Provides patient care in accordance with the standards of care specific to age and the individuals' needs. Coordinates departments QA initiatives. Is responsible for facilitating the national accreditation process.

Position Specifics:
o Department: Vascular Lab
o 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.
o Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital
o Location: O'Fallon, IL
o Sign On Bonus: $20,000
o Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications
Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate program is required. 
Bachelors degree in science, allied health or related field is preferred.
High school diploma/GED AND 5 years working as a sonographer may be considered in lieu of associates degree. 

Experience Qualifications
2 years of vascular ultrasound/sonography experience is required. 
7 years of sonography/ultrasound experience (with 2 years in vascular sonography/ultrasound) is required if meeting the education equivalency. 

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required. 
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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!

https://benefits.hshs.org/newhire

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.

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