Echocardiography Technologist

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a skilled radiology professional to join the Diagnostic Cardiology team in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves configuring imaging systems, positioning patients, and selecting technical parameters to support complex studies.

You will ensure high-quality images are captured and correctly documented in PACS, while upholding safety standards and regulatory compliance. The department emphasizes a clean, well-organized work environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• Credentials within 6 months: CCI Cardiographic Tech, ARDMS Cardiac Sonography, ARDMS Medical Sonography, or ARRT Radiologic Technologist.
• Wisconsin Radiography licensure required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust imaging equipment and transducers to perform studies.
• Ensure high-quality image and documentation submitted to PACS.
• Maintain safety standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in clean, safe, orderly department operations.

Skills

Patient positioning

Imaging parameter selection

Anatomy/pathology recognition

Quality control adherence

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years' cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

• Diagnostic Imaging Operations: Set up and adjust imaging equipment and transducers to perform routine and complex studies, accurately positioning patients and selecting technical parameters.
• Clinical Analysis & Quality: Recognize significant anatomical structures, pathology, and artifacts while ensuring high-quality image and document submission to PACS.
• Safety & Compliance: Implement safety standards and quality control procedures to ensure all activities strictly comply with regulatory agency requirements.
• Environment & Maintenance: Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Mary's
• Department: Diagnostic Cardiology
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Diagnostic Imaging Operations: Set up and adjust imaging equipment and transducers to perform routine and complex studies, accurately positioning patients and selecting technical parameters.
• Clinical Analysis & Quality: Recognize significant anatomical structures, pathology, and artifacts while ensuring high-quality image and document submission to PACS.
• Safety & Compliance: Implement safety standards and quality control procedures to ensure all activities strictly comply with regulatory agency requirements.
• Environment & Maintenance: Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. General Radiography is also required in addition to any specialty. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Wisconsin Radiography Examining Board required within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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