Supervisor - Cardiac Sonographer - $96K-143K per year

UW Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer Supervisor for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule:

Full time 1.0 FTE. Monday – Friday with variable start times. Weekend coverage (in Cardiac and/or Vascular) occasionally to support the team. Supports coverage at 6 locations within the Madison, WI area. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Be part of something remarkable! You will lead a highly respected and growing team of Cardiac, Vascular and Cardiovascular sonographers across multiple sites in the Madison, WI area. This is a unique opportunity to step into an established, high-performing service line that values leadership, clinical excellence, and continuous advancement in cardiovascular imaging. A successful candidate will be credentialed and experienced in one of the following: Cardiac or Vascular or Cardiovascular and will be a graduate of an accredited Cardiac and/or Vascular program. You are a highly skilled sonographer who has grown into leadership through Supervisory roles or progressive responsibility in Lead sonographer roles, Clinical Education or Technical Director roles. You’re ready to take the next step and motivate others, elevate practice, and drive quality across a service line. Grow in a supportive environment: Lead a team of 25 sonographers with the support of five area-focused Lead sonographers that value mentorship, autonomy, and excellence. This role is the perfect blend of clinical work and strategic leadership, with opportunities to shape advance programs like AI integration, Advanced Cardiac Sonography (ACS), and Structural Heart Imaging. Collaborate with a supportive leadership team that values your expertise and ideas in a vibrant clinical environment with a focus on teamwork, innovation, and growth.

We are seeking a Supervisor, Cardiovascular Sonography – Non-Invasive to:

• Motivate, lead others and share knowledge to provide advanced training to current Cardiac and Vascular Sonographers and new staff members.
• Collaborate between programs to cultivate a dynamic and high functioning team that focuses on providing an optimal cardiovascular imaging experience.
• Assume a daily leadership role and demonstrate advanced knowledge and skill in all applicable clinical settings.
• Provide daily oversite and supervision of sonographer schedules.
• Stay abreast of current IAC guidelines and updates. Suggest and support changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement. Coordinate training and development of sonography team and keep them advised of any technology updates or changes.
• Collaborate with clinicians, care team leaders, staff nurses, other disciplines, and patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care and a positive experience for the patients, families, and visitors.
• Support the development and coordination of new programs, cutting-edge technology and procedures utilizing ultrasound imaging.
• The team supports a robust structural heart program. The procedures include transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacements, MitraTEER, TriTEER and Watchman implantation, PFO/ASD/VSD closures and alcohol septal ablation procedures.
• Lead in a Cardiovascular Imaging Lab that is accredited by the IAC - in both Echo and Vascular Imaging at 6 locations, including a Level 1 Trauma Center, critical care facility and clinics in the Madison area

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound, Radiology, Biological Sciences, or relevant health services field Preferred
• Master's Degree in business administration, healthcare management or related care management field Preferred
• Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) approved ultrasound program, Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field Required Preferred
• Graduate of an ultrasonography program Required

 Work Experience

• 3 years experience in performing complex Cardiac or Vascular ultrasound imaging Required
• 1 year of progressively increased responsibility in a leadership role in an advanced healthcare setting Required
• 5 years experience to include leadership, training of staff and students and progressively responsible experience as a lead sonographer or supervision of staff Preferred

 Licenses & Certifications

• Registered in Echocardiography (RDCS or RCS) or Vascular Ultrasound (RVT or RVS) Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Registered in Advanced Cardiac Sonography (ACS) Preferred
• Registered in Adult Echocardiography (AE), Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) Preferred
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

 

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job ID #43129. Posted job title: Supervisor Allied Health Cardiac Sonographer – Non-Invasive

About UW Health

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits