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Sonographer I-Vascular

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $34.21–$51.31 an hour · Full time

Posted Apr 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role helps coordinate QA and the national accreditation process. What experience do you have with either?

What they are checking: Readiness for duties beyond scanning, like quality review and IAC-style accreditation work.

Tell me about a time you taught others, like coworkers, students or community groups.

What they are checking: Ability to develop education programs, which the posting lists as a duty.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with how a study was being done. What did you do?

What they are checking: Speaking up for quality and protocol in a respectful way.

What would you do

You find what looks like an acute DVT in an outpatient. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Knowing to report critical findings right away so the patient is not sent home untreated.

A patient in pain can't tolerate compression during the exam. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Balancing comfort with getting a diagnostic study, and documenting limits.

About the work

Walk me through how you perform a lower extremity venous duplex for a suspected DVT.

What they are checking: Core vascular protocol knowledge, including compression and Doppler technique.

How do you measure and grade a carotid stenosis?

What they are checking: Accurate velocity measurement and criteria, which drive surgical decisions.

The posting mentions writing a preliminary result for the physician. How do you write one that's clear and useful?

What they are checking: Clear, accurate preliminary findings that help the reading physician and avoid confusion.

How do you set your Doppler angle and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Understanding that angle errors create false velocities and wrong diagnoses.

What is your RVT or RVS status, and how do you keep your skills current?

What they are checking: Required credentials and commitment to ongoing learning in vascular imaging.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $34.21 - $51.31 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. 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. Maintains required competencies. Develops departmental and/or community wide educational activities. Is responsible for facilitating the national accreditation process. Position Specifics: o Department: Cardiology o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Full time o Facility: St. John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Sign On: $20,000 o Compensation aligned with your experience Education • Graduate of or currently enrolled in an allied health program is required. • Associates degree in allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is preferred. Experience • Experience in ultrasound/sonography preferred. Certificates, 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. • OR must be eligible to sit for the RVT or RVS exam AND must obtain registry within 6 months of hire. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Demonstrates problem solving skills • Excellent collaboration and team building skills. • Friendly and customer service oriented. • Possesses a high degree of initiative and flexibility with a proactive approach. • Demonstrates excellent judgement and decision-making skills. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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. 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 $5,250 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! Benefits 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. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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