Cardiovascular Sonographer

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a qualified Ultrasonographer to join their dynamic team in the Cardiovascular Imaging Lab. Applicants should have a graduate degree in ultrasonography and ARCMS or CCI registration, providing cutting-edge imaging for patients.

The role offers flexibility, excellent benefits including health insurance and paid parental leave, and work-life balance through various schedule options. In addition, the organization values professional growth and offers tuition benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program and/or registered by ARCMS or CCI is required.
• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasonography training program is preferred.
• 2 years of cardiovascular imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an optimal cardiovascular imaging experience.
• Utilize cutting-edge technology and procedures.
• Collaborate with health-care professionals for patient care.

Skills

Cardiovascular imaging

Ultrasonography

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Ultrasonography or related field

Graduate of an ultrasonography program

Job description

Work Schedule

80% FTE, day shift, 32 hours per week. You may be eligible for up to an $8,000 sign‑on bonus (pro‑rated based on FTE). Monday – Friday day shift with variable start times. At University Hospital: Saturday and Sunday shifts 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM on a reasonable rotational basis. One‑hour call response time. Call is at UWH only in rotation with other sonographers. The team supports coverage across the Madison area.

Pay

• Eligible for an $8,000 sign‑on bonus (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Weekend differential
  • On‑call pay
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Become a member of a dynamic team that focuses on providing an optimal cardiovascular imaging experience.
• Work in an environment that utilizes cutting‑edge technology and procedures. The team supports a robust structural heart program. Procedures include transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacements, Watchman and MitraClip implantation, and alcohol septal ablation.
• Work with other health‑care professionals to provide a positive experience to patients, families, and visitors.
• Join a Cardiovascular Imaging Lab accredited by the IAC – in both Echo and Vascular Imaging.
• Work at multiple locations, including a Level 1 Trauma Center, critical‑care facility, and several clinics in the Madison area.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full‑time benefits for part‑time work.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – the organization invests in professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues, or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications / Education

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program and/or registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARCMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) – required.
• Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited ultrasonography training program or related field – preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Ultrasonography, Radiology, Biological Sciences, or a relevant health sciences field – preferred.

Work Experience

• 2 years of cardiovascular imaging experience – preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound (RCS or RDCS and RVT or RVS) – required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support/CPR – required upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The organization provides equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.