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Cardiac Echo Sonographer - $15k Sign on Bonus!

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Whether you are new or experienced, which echo settings are you most comfortable in: pediatrics, stress, structural heart, critical care, inpatient or outpatient?

What they are checking: Honest picture of their skill level across the settings this team covers.

Tell me about a time you helped a patient who was anxious or in pain during a scan.

What they are checking: Patient care skills, which the posting stresses alongside technical skill.

What is your plan for earning or keeping your RDCS-AE credential?

What they are checking: Commitment to the registry credential the posting requires within one year of hire.

What would you do

You find something during a scan that looks urgent. What do you do?

What they are checking: Knowing when and how to alert a reading physician immediately.

The role has occasional call. How do you handle being called in for an urgent echo after hours?

What they are checking: Readiness to perform well on short notice.

How would you handle a same-day trip to an outreach site where the equipment was different from what you are used to?

What they are checking: Adaptability on the mobile echo service.

About the work

How do you approach a full echo protocol so you do not miss anything when the schedule is busy?

What they are checking: A consistent scanning routine that keeps studies complete under time pressure.

What would you look for during an echo for a patient being evaluated for a structural heart procedure like a valve replacement?

What they are checking: Knowledge of valve assessment and the measurements structural heart teams depend on.

How is scanning a child's heart different from scanning an adult's?

What they are checking: Awareness of pediatric anatomy, positioning and congenital findings.

How do you protect your body from repetitive strain injuries over a long career?

What they are checking: Awareness of ergonomics, a common reason sonographers leave the field early.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 We are hiring a full-time Cardiac Sonographer to join our La Crosse team! If you are passionate about patient care and strive to change the lives of patients and their families, apply today for this rewarding opportunity! Whether you're an experienced sonographer or a new graduate launching your career, you'll enjoy highly competitive compensation, strong professional support, and the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team! What you will do: • This is a 1.0 FTE full-time position • Our team of experts work in a variety of settings: Pediatrics, stress, structural heart, critical care, inpatient and outpatient. • We offer same day travel opportunities to our outreach facilities as part of our mobile echo service. • Shifts: Monday-Friday. Day shifts- 7:30am-5:00pm with occasional call requirements. What you need: • Graduate of an approved or accredited school of Echocardiography. • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) within one year of hire date • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. What you will get: • Competitive hourly wage — new grads start at $40.09/hour! • Pay range is $40.09 starting and up to $60.14/hour based on years of relatable experience! • $15k sign on bonus for those who have 3-5+ years of experience and $7500 sign on bonus for those who have 0-2 years of experience. • Ergonomically friendly equipment • Twice monthly massages provided for the team • Support is provided for continuing education to promote learning and development • Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member • Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution) Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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