Echocardiographer

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking an Echocardiographer to perform echocardiographic and vascular exams under the guidance of cardiologists and radiologists at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton, Wisconsin. The role involves adult transthoracic echocardiography with potential assignments to vascular, pediatric, stress, and TEE.

Candidates should hold an associate’s degree, completed CAAHEP cardiac ultrasound, and achieve RDCS/RCS within six months.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Successful completion of an accredited CAAHEP cardiac ultrasound program.
• RDCS or RCS certification must be completed within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Applies anatomy and pathophysiology knowledge to obtain pertinent patient data using established protocols.
• Adjusts for appropriate patient circumstances and identifies potential abnormalities.
• Performs adult transthoracic echocardiography and may be assigned to vascular, pediatric, stress, and TEE.
• Completes documentation accurately using current technology.
• Demonstrates flexibility in learning all equipment and supports department operations.

Education

Associate’s degree

CAAHEP cardiac ultrasound program

RDCS or RCS certification within 6 months

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare.

About ThedaCare! Summary

The Echocardiographer performs echocardiographic and/or vascular exams or procedures in various settings under the direction of cardiologists and radiologists.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Applies knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology and uses critical thinking to implement appropriate imaging techniques and procedures to obtain pertinent patient data using established protocols.
• Adjusts for appropriate patient or circumstance, and identifies potential abnormalities.
• Performs adult transthoracic echocardiography with the expectation that there will be assignment to additional areas of the echocardiography lab such as vascular, pediatric, stress, and TEE.
• Completes documentation on time and accurately using current technology.
• Demonstrates flexibility in learning all equipment and supporting department operations such as supply management, equipment maintenance, and room turnover.
• Addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns or needs are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

• RDCS or RCS registered as a cardiac sonographer
• Associate’s degree
• New graduates must have successfully completed an accredited CAAHEP cardiac ultrasound program and must successfully complete RDCS or RCS certification within the first six months of employment to retain employment as a sonographer within the lab
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS training
• Successful completion of clinical internship

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Climate controlled clinical setting with daily movement throughout the facility
• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
• Frequent sitting with movement throughout work space
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Use of computers throughout the work day
• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
Scheduled FTE: 0.8

Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton, Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt: No
Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

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ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.