Cardiac Sonographer
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shifts, Monday through Friday
• 8-hour shifts (typical hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM)
• Rotational weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday)
• Variable start times: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, or 9:00 AM
• Possible call coverage as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cardiac experience
• Registered in echocardiography (RCS or RDCS)
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must meet Wisconsin state caregiver screening and background check requirements
• Education verification required for ultrasonography program completion

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (AHA) required; renewals must be planned in advance with proof of completion accepted during processing
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (check unit description)
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Pass/fail testing for telemetry or related exams may be required depending on assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test within specified timeframes; negative chest x-ray if history of positive TB test
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Drug screening required per clinical standards

Background & Screening

• Comprehensive background check including SSN trace, county, nationwide sex offender registry, and Wisconsin caregiver screening within 90 days of start
• Background review required for any pending or convicted criminal charges (excluding certain traffic violations)
• Education verification and employment application required
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, solid background, no headwear except for religious or medical reasons)
• Completion of facility-specific communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Completion of required competency exams and medication tests as applicable
• Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening results must be completed and stored in compliance file

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific documentation and testing deadlines
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Physical exam collection is required to meet agency standards but not mandated by the facility

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with weekend rotations and requires a strong background in cardiac sonography along with compliance with state and facility-specific credentialing and health requirements.