Technologist Sonography

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technologist Sonography role is in the Imaging department at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an evening, part-time schedule. The technologist sets up and adjusts imaging equipment, manually maneuvers transducers, and performs routine and complex studies and other imaging procedures. The role includes following safety and quality-control standards, recognizing relevant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations, and ensuring images and associated documentation are submitted promptly and accurately to PACS. The technologist monitors equipment function, reports potential problems or malfunctions, and locks or tags out equipment when appropriate. The position also helps maintain clean, orderly department spaces and supports compliance with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with two years of experience, or an associate's degree, or a technical degree.
• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• One or more of the following credentials, within the stated timeframe: Cardiographic Tech credential from CCI within 180 days; Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credential from ARRT within 180 days, with General Radiography also required, and Wisconsin Radiology Technologist licensure within 180 days; Cardiac Sonographer credential from ARDMS before hire or transfer; Medical Sonographer credential from ARDMS within 180 days; Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credential from CCI within 180 days; or Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credential from ARDMS within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality-control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist with a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly; report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel and lock or tag out equipment when appropriate.
• Submit high-quality images and documents promptly to PACS, ensuring image quality, correct lead markers, and accurate patient data and history.
• Help maintain clean and orderly department spaces, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and film storage areas.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

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