Cardiac Sonographer Lead

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Leads cardiac sonography team members by providing advanced job knowledge. This is an onsite role at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. The schedule is full time, 80 hours per two-week pay period, on day shift. Pay is $43.70–$61.17 per hour, dependent on relevant applicant experience. Within the scope of the job, the role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
Hold Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
State licensure if required by law.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Relevant life support certification as determined at the position level.
Two years of cardiac sonography experience.
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 through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide coaching and evaluation of staff.
Promote teamwork and cooperation.
Assist with coordinating services, prioritizing workflow, and promoting problem-solving.
Provide guidance on handling complex or novel issues.
Oversee equipment quality control testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Perform echocardiography procedures on patients and select and use transducers according to anatomy.
Differentiate normal and abnormal structures.
Ensure sufficient information has been acquired to provide a diagnosis.
Analyze results and identify issues with the quality of imaging results.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews 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, with buy-up options.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
UCHealth pays up to 100% 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.