Echo Technician

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling resources

Job summary

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Registry-eligible Radiation Therapist specializing in Cardiac Sonography. The role focuses on advanced cardiac imaging, equipment optimization, and real-time pathology detection to support physician treatment plans.

Required ARDMS/CCI credentials within 6 months of hire, with an Associate degree or equivalent echocardiography training. A strong emphasis on safety, quality, and patient care guides daily work at Ascension.

Qualifications

• Registry-eligible Radiation Therapist with ARDMS in adult echo or registry eligible and must achieve registered status within 6 months.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer credential from CCI within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cardiac imaging procedures (routine and complex) to provide critical diagnostic data for treatment plans.
• Maneuver and optimize imaging equipment and transducers for highest quality visualization of cardiac structures.
• Identify critical pathologies, artifacts, and anomalies in real-time and escalate urgent findings to safeguard patient health.
• Maintain rigorous safety and quality control standards across equipment and procedures.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Equipment operation

Pathology detection

Education

Associate degree preferred

High school plus echocardiography training

Tools

ARDMS registry

CCI credentialing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Your future role at a glance:

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital

• Department: Peripheral Vascular Lab

• Schedule: PRN | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform advanced cardiac imaging procedures (both routine and complex) to provide physicians with the critical diagnostic data needed to design accurate patient treatment plans.

• Maneuver and optimize specialized imaging equipment and transducers with precision, ensuring the highest quality visualization of cardiac structures.

• Identify critical pathologies, artifacts, and structural anomalies in real-time, escalating urgent findings promptly to safeguard patient health.

• Maintain rigorous safety and quality control standards across all equipment and procedures to guarantee a safe, compliant, and reliable environment for every patient.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Registry Eligible Radiation Therapist specializing in Cardiac Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. ARDMS registered in adult echo or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must achieve registered status within 6 months of hire.

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School plus specialized training in Echocardiography required. Associate's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• Previous work experience in Adult or Pediatric Echo preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 36.94

Max Salary 52.76