Sonography Technologist

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP, counseling

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an Ultrasound professional to perform routine and complex ultrasound exams at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. The role supports diagnostic imaging under supervision of physicians and requires licensure and ARRT/ARDMS credentials.

Responsibilities include operating ultrasound equipment, ensuring image quality, and submitting studies to PACS while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance in a busy imaging environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CDI/ARDMS/ARRT credentials required within 6 months of hire date, including state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex ultrasound examinations to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Prepare and operate ultrasound equipment, maneuver transducers, and recognize anatomy and artifacts.
• Ensure image quality, documentation, and timely submission to PACS.
• Maintain safe, compliant imaging environment and proper equipment function.

Skills

BLS Provider

CCI credentialed Cardiographic Tech

ARRT Sonography credentialed

ARDMS credentialed

Wisconsin licensure requirements

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: St. Joseph Hospital

Department: Ultrasound

Schedule: Rotating, PRN

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 routine and complex ultrasound examinations to produce high-quality diagnostic images for physician interpretation.

• Prepare and operate ultrasound equipment, maneuver transducers, and recognize anatomy, pathology, artifacts, and equipment limitations.

• Ensure image quality, accurate documentation, equipment functionality, and timely submission of studies to PACS.

• Maintain safety, quality control, regulatory compliance, and a clean, organized imaging environment.

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.

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography 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 Sonography. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued by Wisconsin Radiography Examining Board required 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 credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Graduated from an accredited program.

• WI license and BLS certified

• On call weekend and holiday requirements

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.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.