Echocardiographer

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired!Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –Lifestyle Engagemente.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordabilitye.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycareAbout ThedaCare!Summary :The Echocardiographer performs echocardiographic and/or vascular exams or procedures in various settings under the direction of cardiologists and radiologists.Job Description:SCHEDULE Hours of Operation (Unit): Workdays: Mon - Fri Work Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Call: Once a week (starts at 4:00 pm) Weekend Call: Yes Weekend/Holiday Rotation: 1 every 5 weekendsKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Applies knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology and uses critical thinking to implement appropriate imaging techniques and procedures to obtain pertinent patient data using established protocols. Adjusts for appropriate patient or circumstance, and identifies potential abnormalities.Performs adult transthoracic echocardiography with the expectation that there will be assignment to additional areas of the echocardiography lab such as vascular, pediatric, stress, and TEE.Completes documentation on time and accurately using current technology.Demonstrates flexibility in learning all equipment and supporting department operations such as supply management, equipment maintenance, and room turnover.Addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns or needs are met.QUALIFICATIONS: RDCS or RCS registered as a cardiac sonographerAssociate’s degreeNew graduates must have successfully completed an accredited CAAHEP cardiac ultrasound program and must successfully complete RDCS or RCS certification within the first six months of employment to retain employment as a sonographer within the labAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS trainingSuccessful completion of clinical internshipPHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistanceJob classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesWORK ENVIRONMENT: Climate controlled clinical setting with daily movement throughout the facilityInteraction with department members and other healthcare providersFrequent sitting with movement throughout work spaceOccasional high noise level in work environmentPossible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agentsOccasional contact with aggressive and or combative patientsUse of computers throughout the work dayFrequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingersScheduled Weekly Hours:32Scheduled FTE:0.8Location:ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:NoWorker Shift Details:DaysSummaryLocation: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - NeenahType: Full time