Cardiac Sonographer I

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiogram procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, independently of supervision. The role reviews patient history and physician orders, educates patients about procedures and equipment, sets expectations about exam results, and performs echocardiography procedures. The sonographer selects transducers and imaging parameters, distinguishes normal from abnormal structures, ensures sufficient diagnostic information is acquired, and analyzes and reports scan results. When indicated, the role prepares and administers contrast media or medications within scope of practice, monitors patient condition, and follows safety and equipment quality-control standards. This is a full-time, onsite position on the day shift at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is 80 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $42.01–$58.82 per hour, depending on relevant experience. UCHealth describes a career ladder through which employees may advance in skills, responsibilities, and pay.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program, or an associate degree in allied health, or a bachelor's degree in any area.
Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from 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 and valid through 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 regarding receipt of exam results.
Independently perform echocardiography procedures and position patients for imaging.
Select transducers according to anatomy and distinguish normal from abnormal structures.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters, and ensure sufficient information is acquired to support diagnosis.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when indicated 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, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
Analyze results, identify image-quality issues, and enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Provide top-of-scope direct patient care, contribute to safety and quality at the point of care, and support multidisciplinary outcomes.
Model proficiency by precepting people new to imaging and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus based on quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
Performance-based annual merit pay increases 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 degree and certificate programs, including up to 100% payment of tuition, books, and fees 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.