A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Additional Information About the Role BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) for Christian Hospital (St. Louis, MO) - Graphics (Echocardiology) Dept New Grads, upcoming grads, and experienced welcome to apply! $7,500 Sign on
Bonus Eligible Position Details:
Full-Time Day Shift :
Monday-Friday 7am - 3:30pm
Paid On-Call :
You'll be compensated for every 5th week & 1 holiday per year for being on-call, even if you're not called in Graphics (Echocardiology) Performs tests and procedures at various locations throughout the hospital, maintains accurate patient logs in EPIC, updates daily charges in the computer, utilizes cardiac lab menus in the computer, maintains cardiac lab patient files Fantastic learning opportunities to gain experience and learn cutting edge echo guided procedures Location is near: Alton, IL / Godfrey, IL/ Edwardsville, IL / Collinsville, IL / Granite City, IL/ Bridgeton, MO / Saint Ann, MO / Roxana, IL / Wood River, IL / Spanish Lake, MO / Bethalto, IL / Florissant, MO /
Black Jack Requirements:
Associate's Degree or Trade School equivalency Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Experience:
New grads welcome to apply No previous experience required If you have experience in one of the following areas, you could be a good fit: Echocardiographer , Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist , Cardiovascular Sonographer ,
If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare , six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The ECHO and Stress department of CH 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
