ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER, FMFH - EKG

About the role

The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing Transthoracic echocardiograms, setting up and assisting with Transesophageal Echocardiograms and, under the direction of a trained echocardiographer, setting up and performing exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms to the standards set forth by the American Society of Echocardiography and Froedtert Hospital. This individual demonstrates increasing competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population.

Responsibilities

• Perform Transthoracic echocardiograms
• Set up and assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms
• Set up and perform exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms under direction of a trained echocardiographer

Requirements

• Graduate or minimum of 1 year of experience as a cardiac sonographer or echocardiographer
• Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP‑approved School of Ultrasound Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or equivalent education
• Eligibility to obtain ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac ultrasound (RDCS/RCS) – must obtain within 12 months of employment
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (or approved equivalent) required within 90 days of hire
• Previous healthcare experience such as CNA, EMT, PCA preferred

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity – Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan – 403(b)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Free workplace clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, adoption assistance, healthy contributions, Care@Work
• Moving assistance
• Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work‑life benefits

Schedule

• Shift: Shift 1 (7:00 – 15:30)
• Holiday rotation
• Some weekends and call required
• FTE 0.5 (20 standard hours per week)