Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Work Schedule :
90% FTE, 36 hours per week, day shift, Monday - Friday between 7:00AM - 5:00PM, 8- or 10-hour shifts, with rotating evening/weekend call responsibility and 1-hour response time. You will work at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay :

• This position may be eligible for a $9,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • On-call pay
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicant

Be part of something remarkable

Our pediatric cardiac sonographers are the heartbeat of the clinic; they're dedicated to scanning the tiniest hearts with the greatest care.

We are seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to:

• Join a team of highly skilled sonographers who are leaders in the field
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and use the latest advanced ultrasound equipment and technology
• Join our Pediatric Echo Lab that is accredited by the IAC in pediatric transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiography
• Care for patients from fetal life through adulthood and across the care continuum in spaces that include outpatient clinics, inpatient units, OR, cath lab, and the emergency department
• If you want to develop and grow professionally and expand your career experience, there is no better place to do so than UW Health

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Required: Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CHAAHEP) approved ultrasound program, Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound, Radiology, Biological Sciences, or relevant health sciences field

Work Experience

• Preferred: Pediatric echocardiography experience
• Preferred: 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a lab performing echocardiography testing

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Registered in Adult Echocardiography (AE) Upon Hire
• Required: Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire
• Preferred: Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
• Preferred: Fetal Echocardiography (FE)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet®-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Job Description

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