Echo Technician

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee is seeking a Registry Eligible Radiation Therapist specializing in Cardiac Sonography to perform advanced imaging procedures and provide critical diagnostic data to guide patient treatment.

You will operate and optimize specialized imaging equipment, identify pathologies in real time, and uphold rigorous safety and quality standards in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School plus specialized training in Echocardiography

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital

Department: Peripheral Vascular Lab

Schedule: PRN | Days

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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 97,000+ 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.

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

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.

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.

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