**Overview**

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

**Responsibilities**

**$1,500 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.**

**Job Summary:**

+ The Sonographer I performs and assists in performing a variety of procedures in Echo Lab, stress lab, and patient care areas. Including, adult, pediatric and neonate Echo's, adult TEE's, Dobutamine stress, contrast ECHO, peripheral vascular testing. This position treats / cares for patients of all ages. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

**Qualifications**

**Experience:**

+ Theoretical background in basic electronics, hemodynamic measurements, exercise stress testing, cardiac sonography and vascular procedures.

**Certifications/ License:**

+ Must have an AHA Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

+ RG ARDMS or RCS is preferred

+ Completion of an approved (AMA) Program for Cardiovascular Technology or other allied health field with Certificate is preferred.

+ Membership in National Organization for Cardiovascular Technologists is desirable.

**Pay Range**

$59.00 - $68.40 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.