Cardiac Sonographer I

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs echocardiogram procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, independently and without supervision. The role provides direct patient care through ultrasound procedures, contributes to a multidisciplinary team, supports safety and quality at the point of care, and may precept colleagues who are new to imaging or UCHealth. The position is onsite at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, and is part-time at 20 hours per pay period. The schedule is flexible. Pay is $42.01–$58.82 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The sonographer reviews patient history and physician orders, educates patients about exams and equipment, positions patients, performs imaging, and communicates expectations about exam results. The role selects transducers and imaging parameters, assesses image quality, analyzes and reports scan results, monitors patient condition, and administers contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice. It also includes equipment quality control, safety practices, and troubleshooting. UCHealth offers a career ladder with opportunities to progress in skills, responsibilities, and pay. Its total rewards program includes performance recognition, health and well-being resources, paid time away, retirement and savings programs, and education and career-growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and perform scheduling.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation; set expectations about receipt of exam results.
Independently perform echocardiography procedures and position patients for imaging.
Select transducers appropriate to anatomy, differentiate normal and abnormal structures, and ensure sufficient information has been acquired to support diagnosis.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
Implement safety standards and perform equipment quality control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues; enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Contribute to a multidisciplinary team and support safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept colleagues who are new to imaging and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus based on employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
Annual merit pay increases for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews of positions and pay adjustments as needed.
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- 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 care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid 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.