Echocardiographer

ThedaCare

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Echocardiographer performs echocardiographic and/or vascular exams or procedures in various settings under the direction of cardiologists and radiologists. This role involves applying knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology, using critical thinking to implement appropriate imaging techniques and procedures to obtain pertinent patient data using established protocols. The Echocardiographer will adjust for appropriate patient or circumstance, and identify potential abnormalities. They will perform adult transthoracic echocardiography with the expectation of assignment to additional areas such as vascular, pediatric, stress, and TEE. The role also includes completing documentation accurately and on time, demonstrating flexibility in learning all equipment, and supporting department operations such as supply management, equipment maintenance, and room turnover. Addressing patient concerns and needs is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• continued opportunities for learning and development
• accessible and transparent leadership
• commitment to work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree