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What is the starting salary for healthcare roles in the US?

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BJC HealthCare

Cardiac Sonographer - PRN (Alton)

Alton, Il, 62002, US

Description

Title: Cardiac Sonographer - PRN (Alton)

Location: Alton, Il, 62002, US

Company: BJC HealthCare

Additional Information About the Role

Newly Approved Increased Compensation Package Now Available!

Join our dynamic Echocardiology Team at Alton Memorial Hospital where everyone has a role in providing extraordinary care! Apply now for this Cardiac Sonographer (PRN) opening!!

PRN Schedule
Echocardiology Department
Requires RDCS or RCS registry
Non-Benefits Eligible
No Call, No Weekends, No Holidays!!

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The ECHO and Stress department of Alton Memorial performs in depth testing to determine the functioning the human heart

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Cardiac Sonographer performs a variety of cardiac testing, including treadmill stress testing, holter monitoring, transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echo, stress echo and cardiac doppler.

Responsibilities

Performs tests and procedures at various locations.

Maintains accurate patient logs.

Updates daily charges in the computer, utilizes cardiac lab menus in the computer.

Maintains cardiac lab patient files.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RDCS or equiv

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree

- Allied Health/Sonography

Experience

<2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer