Ultrasonographer and Echocardiographer Technologist

Why Theda Care?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at Theda Care 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 Theda Care, 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 Theda Care.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About Theda Care!

Schedule
: 8:00am-4:30pm with a 3 day and 4 day rotation every other week depending on department need. 1 night of call per week, and every fourth weekend call coverage.

Learn about Thedacare Waupaca:

• • Critical access hospital – trauma and stroke readiness

• Full imaging department – CT, MRI, X-ray (fluoro and surgery), US, Echo, Dexa, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine

• 8 bed Emergency Room

• 16 bed Med Surg, 4 ICU beds, 1 Hospice suite

• 3 OR rooms

• Family birth center

• Many specialty areas – General surgery, urology, podiatry, Ortho, Wound care, Cardiac and pulmonary rehab, PT and OT, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, hematology, Cancer care services

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Applies knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology, and uses critical thinking to implement appropriate imaging techniques using established protocols to acquire required images.
2. Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients.
3. Completes documentation on time and accurately in accordance with department policy or procedure including proper image management and accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
4. Practices safety at all times, which includes adhering to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles for proper radiation safety for team members and patients using mobilization and immobilization devices, following safe patient handling practices, following infection prevention practices (proper personal protective equipment), and following hand hygiene to comply with government agencies or other regulatory bodies.
5. Adjusts to changing or unusual circumstances, and is able to care for patients in a variety of settings to ensure their comfort and safety.
6. Assists providers in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound and/or echocardiography program

• Hospital experience

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) registered or registry eligible or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Ultrasound) registered or registry eligible or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) registered or registry eligible
  • If registry eligible, MUST be registered within six months of date of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

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