Sonographer Cardiac I

Advocate Health•Germantown, WI

3d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Join Advocate Health as a Clinic Cardiac Sonographer in a collaborative outpatient setting covering the Good Hope and Germantown South locations in the Milwaukee area. The position works normal clinic hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no call, weekends, or holidays. The role is full-time at 36 hours per week and offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and benefits beginning on the first day. The Sonographer performs cardiac ultrasound procedures, including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler, using appropriate equipment and techniques to obtain accurate, high-quality diagnostic results. The role may assist physicians in Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs, supports transesophageal studies with a cardiologist, communicates findings to appropriate staff, and maintains the Echocardiography Lab and its equipment. The sonographer prepares patients, gathers relevant clinical information, adapts imaging techniques as needed, and provides age-appropriate care. Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved sonography program, is required. No prior experience is required. The employee must be proficient in setting peripheral IVs within three months of hire. Required credentials include the applicable cardiac sonography registration and BLS certification within the stated timeframes.

Requirements

Complete advanced training beyond high school through an accredited or approved sonography program.
Obtain RDCS-AE Adult Echo registration issued by ARDMS within one year, or hold RCS registration issued by CCI.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic principles, instrumentation, and techniques.
Have knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Have excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
Have intermediate computer skills.
Become proficient in setting peripheral IVs within three months of hire.
Demonstrate the ability to assess patient status and provide care appropriate to age-specific needs.
Meet the physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient-transfer tasks described in the posting.
Have functional speech, vision, and hearing; use hands and feet to operate equipment; and wear protective clothing as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, including M-mode, 2-D, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler, and make measurements needed for accurate interpretation.
Identify and define cardiac abnormalities and extend the examination as appropriate.
Prepare patients and obtain clinical history, cardiac-related physical findings, and pertinent laboratory data to tailor imaging techniques and produce comprehensive diagnostic echocardiograms.
May assist physicians in Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs by performing echocardiograph studies for complex procedures.
Assist a cardiologist with transesophageal studies, calculate appropriate measurements, and sterilize the probe.
Communicate clinical findings to appropriate staff.
Record statistics, perform daily maintenance of the Echocardiography Lab and equipment, and report malfunctions.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.