Vascular Sonographer
Christian Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Sign-On Bonus
$33-52/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationNot-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute CareTeaching Institution251 bedsEpic Systems Corporation
Pay
- Sign-On bonus$5,000
Benefits
- Sign-On bonus
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Are you looking for a career as a Vascular Sonographer? Look no further than BJC! At Christian Hospital we offer great leadership opportunities and multiple ways to advance within your career. New grads, upcoming grads and experienced Vascular Sonographer welcome to apply!
Position Details:
- Full Time Day Shifts - 5 (8's) or 4(10's)
- No Call!
- Must Be Licensed AB, OB, BD, RVT, RVS
Why Join Us?
- $5000 Sign-On Bonus
- Increased Compensation Packages
- Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
- Several Retirement Options including a 401K plan and either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b)
- Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring team
- Growth Opportunities to Learn New Skills and Advance
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 Vascular Laboratory provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. Routine vascular services include peripheral arterial Doppler, peripheral arterial duplex, peripheral venous duplex, carotid duplex, duplex of dialysis access grafts and fistulas, and renal artery studies. Service are offered in the department as well as at bedside to the patients in the ICU and PCU.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Registered Vascular Sonographer performs a variety of tests to adult and/or pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Exams include, but not limited to, carotid imaging, peripheral plethysmography, doppler wave form, segmental pressure, venous and arterial imaging, and thoracic outlet studies. May also perform vascular procedures.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Experience
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
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*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
Facility
Christian Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Christian Hospital
Pros
Great place to work, great staff that is very helpful and treats you like family, workload is moderate and equipment is up to date
Cons
None
- Not-For-Profit Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- Teaching Institution
- 251 beds
- Epic Systems Corporation
Employer
BJC HealthCare
About Saint Louis, MO
- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
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- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
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