Echo Sonographer/Sonographer

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a registered sonographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography, including adult and pediatric studies, in a cardiac outpatient setting. The role requires certification and active engagement in imaging quality, safety, and patient care.

The position is Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly, with no nights or weekends, and involves collaborating with the Cardiology team to support comprehensive cardiac imaging services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of a sonography and Echosonography certification program.
• Registered/certified in echography as required by department.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography and pediatric/adult studies according to protocol.
• Position patients and set parameters for accurate imaging.
• Ensure radiation safety and image quality for PACS submission.
• Assist physicians with procedures and administer contrast media as allowed.
• Maintain a clean, safe department and proper patient data.

Skills

Echosonography

Patient Care

Safety Compliance

Education

Associate degree

Sonography certification

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center-Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Enjoy a balanced workload and a patient-focused environment where echosonograhers/sonographers are scheduled for approximately 7 echo studies daily or 5-9 vascular exams based on exam type and duration. With no travel between locations and intentional scheduling designed to prevent staff overload, you'll have the time and support needed to provide exceptional patient care.

Department:

Dean System Madison Outpatient Center - Cardiology

Schedule:

40 hours per week / Day shift - Monday-Friday, typically 7:30am-4pm and 8am-4:30pm. No weekends, no holidays, no call, no nights.

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols. Must be certified and perform Adult and Pediatric echosonography. Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. Must be a registered sonographer appropriate for the department in which the sonographer works.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or completion of a sonography and Echosonography certification program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• And
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• And
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

6100020164 DSMOC Card

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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