Aspirus

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These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford, WI is seeking a ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER-VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST to join our team!

The Echocardiographer/Peripheral Vascular Technologist provides quality cardiovascular diagnostic services to neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Uses patient information and age of patients to provide care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.

HOURS: Full-time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every two weeks. Day shift. No weekends/call/holidays

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of two years of formal education.
• An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in an allied health field desired.
• At minimum, this position requires internship training in echocardiography and/or peripheral vascular ultrasound.
• Knowledge of routine cardiovascular pharmacological agents.
• ECG interpretive skills (identification and differentiation of arrhythmia).
• Echocardiographer Tech registry (RDCS or RCS) or Vascular Tech registry (RVT or RVS) or registry eligible within 18 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license required.
• Maintains the number of Continuing Education Credits necessary to keep credentials (30 every 3 years).
• Completion of Basic ECG class and passes with 80% or higher within one year of hire, or tests out of class.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Medford Hospital ranks among the TOP 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation as identified by iVantage Health Analytics! Aspirus Medford Hospital offers all the friendliness and flexibility of a 25-bed critical access hospital with the horsepower of a large healthcare system. Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics are in Taylor, Price, Clark and Marathon Counties. In addition to the hospital, residents of these counties have convenient access to our pharmacy, six primary care clinics, two therapy centers, a public fitness center, and our senior care services that include a skilled nursing home and assisted living. To learn more about Medford click the following link: Medford, Wisconsin.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER
• CPR or BLS

Credential source:

Essential:

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography