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**City/State:** Alton, Illinois

**Categories:** Imaging Services

**Job Status:** Full-Time

**Req ID** : 91797

**Pay Range:** $32.52 – $51.96 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

_Newly Approved Increased Compensation Package Now Available!_

_BJC HealthCare is now hiring a_ **_Full-time Sonographer_** _at our Alton Memorial Hospital location._

_New grads, upcoming grads, and experienced Sonographers welcome to apply!_

Position Details **:**

+ Sign-On Bonus $5,000 **_(for eligible applicants)_**

+ 40 hours per week

+ 4x10s or 5x8s

+ Call Every 6th Day & Every 6th Weekend

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 ultrasound department is located within the Radiology department of the hospital. The ultrasound department prides itself on being able to offer quality care Close to Home.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Registered Diagnostic Sonographer performs ultrasound imaging, including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical, to adult and/or pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders, and assist with needle procedures (i.e., biopsies, drainages, needle placements, etc.). May also perform vascular imaging

Responsibilities

+ Ensures proper function and readiness of all equipment.

+ Performs ultrasound imaging examinations and ensures proper documentation of procedures.

+ Performs studies independently, may perform studies on-call, portable exams, and at other sites as required by work area.

Minimum Requirements

Education

+ Associate or Trade School Equi

Experience

+ No Experience

Supervisor Experience

+ No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

+ RDMS or equiv

Preferred Requirements

Experience

+ <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

+ RDCS or equiv

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

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

+ Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

+ 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/Benefits)

*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