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Echocardiographer - Day Shift - No Weekends or Call

Fort HealthCare
  • Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties and we are seeking an Echocardiographer to join our Radiology team.

    Shift:
    0.75 FTE
    Day shift
    No weekend or call requirements

    Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 16-time award winner of the Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 6-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values. In addition, Fort HealthCare has been recognized nationally as a Top Workplace for Nursing 2026.

    Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

    Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community

    Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

    Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

    We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

    The Echocardiographer performs high-quality, non-invasive cardiac ultrasound procedures to assist in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. The Echocardiographer applies critical thinking and cognitive sonographic skills to evaluate and document anatomical and pathological findings, adjusting procedures as necessary to ensure accurate diagnostic information. Exams are performed within standard protocols on adult and geriatric patients, and occasionally on adolescent age groups in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

    Responsibilities of this position include:

    • Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures according to established imaging protocols. Calculates measurements of echocardiographic structures and records clinical findings for interpreting physician.
    • Performs contrast administration and agitated saline bubble studies, initiating IV placement if necessary.
    • Informs interpreting physician and appropriate team members if an abnormal finding or significant change is present from previous examination.
    • Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders. Obtains necessary clinical information from patients and compares requisition to provider's orders to ensure exam accuracy.
    • Communicates to patient and family members in a timely and thorough manner that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to understand procedures, symptoms, and to support health care outcomes.
    • Requests maintenance to echocardiography imaging equipment as necessary to maintain optimal working condition. Coordinates with appropriate support personnel for routine maintenance of echocardiography imaging equipment.
    • Cleans echocardiography equipment according to the manufacture's guidelines.
    • Demonstrates working knowledge of computer applications (EHR and PACS). Prepares images, records anatomical measurements and clinical findings in cardiac imaging management system.

    Requirements of this position include:

    • Bachelor degree in Ultrasonography, Radiology, Biological Sciences or relevant health sciences field preferred
    • 2 years of echocardiography experience preferred
    • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification by ARDMS; BLS Certificate required

    Benefits:

    • Competitive pay
    • Competitive shift differentials (2nd,3rd, and weekends)
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Generous PTO Plan
    • Daycare
    • Health insurance
    • Vison insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Flexible Spending
    • Comprehensive Wellness Plan
    • Life insurance
    • Pharmacy discount
    • Tuition assistance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Free parking
    • Employee gym

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Atkinson, Wisconsin
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1950
    Websitehttps://www.forthealthcare.com

    Benefits

    Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Childcare, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria

    About Company

    Fort HealthCare provides quality healthcare to the residents of an eight-community area, and has the only hospital in Jefferson County. The hospital is a modern, fully accredited, acute care facility with 49 beds. In addition to comprehensive inpatient services, Fort HealthCare offers ambulatory surgery and specialty clinics, a birthing center, cardiac rehabilitation, emergency services including the Urgent Care Program for after-hours treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, occupational medicine and more. Fort Medical Group is a multi-specialty group practice with satellite clinics offering primary and specialty care in Fort Atkinson, Cambridge, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, and Whitewater. Primary and specialty care physicians from UW Health, Dean Medical Center and other organizations also trust Fort Memorial Hospital to deliver the highest quality medical care to their patients.

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Cardiologyunmatched
    • Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Clinical Informationunmatched
    • Clinical Outcomesunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
    • Echocardiographyunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Health Scienceunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Hospital Systemsunmatched
    • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Patient Historyunmatched
    • Pharmacyunmatched
    • Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)unmatched
    • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Radiologyunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Feesunmatched
    • Ultrasoundunmatched

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