ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER, FH - ECHOCARDIOLOGY

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Echocardiographer performs transthoracic echocardiograms and sets up and assists with transesophageal echocardiograms. Under the direction of a trained echocardiographer, the role also includes setting up and performing exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms in accordance with standards established by the American Society of Echocardiography and Froedtert Hospital. The Echocardiographer demonstrates increasing competency in delivering care, primarily to adult patients. This is an onsite position at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an FTE of 1.0 and 40 standard hours per week. It is listed as Shift 1; weekend and holiday details are not specified.

Requirements

Graduate or have at least 1 year of experience as a cardiac sonographer or echocardiographer.
Complete a two-year Allied Health degree and a 12-month CAAHEP-approved School of Ultrasound Technology or Cardiovascular Technology program, or have equivalent education.
Have education or training sufficient to acquire ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac ultrasound, RDCS, or RCS.
Hold RDCS or RCS certification, or complete RDCS/RCS requirements within 12 months of employment.
Obtain AHA Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare-related experience, such as CNA, EMT, or PCA.

Responsibilities

Perform transthoracic echocardiograms.
Set up and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
Under the direction of a trained echocardiographer, set up and perform exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
Perform work to the standards set by the American Society of Echocardiography and Froedtert Hospital.
Demonstrate increasing competency in care delivery, primarily for adult patients.