Cardiac Sonographer and Student Coordinator

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by a physician. Coordinates clinical education, training, and registry readiness for Echocardiography students, Cardiac Sonographer Associate-level staff, and new graduate sonographers to support consistent performance and development within the department. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. Pay is $43.70–$61.17 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program, or hold an associate degree in allied health, or a bachelor's degree in any area.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification determined by position level.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Perform complete echocardiographic examinations, ensuring high-quality imaging and accurate documentation for physician interpretation.
Coordinate and oversee clinical training of Echocardiography students and new graduate sonographers, and evaluate clinical competencies and progress.
Maintain documentation for training, competency assessments, and registry readiness for uncredentialed or newly credentialed sonographers.
Assist with educational activities, provide performance feedback, and ensure adherence to departmental protocols and UCHealth standards.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase and annual market reviews of positions and base pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, with tuition, books, and fees covered up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.