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. Reviews patient history and physician orders, educates patients about procedures and equipment, and sets expectations for receipt of exam results. Independently performs echocardiography, selects transducers and imaging parameters, differentiates normal and abnormal structures, and ensures sufficient information is acquired to support diagnosis. When indicated and within scope of practice, prepares and administers contrast media or medications. Monitors patient condition, reports changes, applies safety standards and equipment quality-control procedures, troubleshoots or reports equipment malfunctions, analyzes imaging quality, and enters, transmits, and reports scan results. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. The schedule is 80 hours per two-week pay period on a flexible shift. Pay is $42.01–$58.82 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. UCHealth describes a career ladder through which employees can grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay. The role also contributes to direct patient care, team-based outcomes, precepting new imaging staff, learning in an innovative clinical environment, and safety and quality at the point of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program, or an associate degree in allied health, or a bachelor's degree in any area.
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 determined 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 of hire; all 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 for receipt of exam results.
Independently perform echocardiography and other applicable ultrasound imaging procedures.
Select transducers according to anatomy; distinguish normal from abnormal structures; and ensure sufficient information is acquired to support diagnosis.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters; position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Prepare and administer contrast media or medications when indicated, within scope of practice.
Monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions.
Analyze results and identify issues with imaging quality.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Contribute to team-based care, precepting new imaging staff, and safety and quality at the point of care.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews of positions and base 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-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, and up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees.
Other education programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth 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.