Cardiac Sonographer Technologist II

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Cardiac Sonographer Technologist II to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department NonInvasive Lab Job Summary Under general supervision, performs quality cardiac ultrasound examinations using non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. Uses cognitive sonographer skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. Analyzes ultrasounds, synthesizes sonography information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Practices sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures; identifies safety and infection control issues. Performs quality control on appropriate systems and equipment. Provides a safe environment for all patients, assuring proper patient positioning and patient care throughout the patient stay. Promotes quality care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of patient/family response or changing condition.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program required.
1-3 years direct patient care as a cardiac sonographer in a hospital setting preferred.
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International required, -OR- RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
Knowledge: Understanding cardiac anatomy and physiology with the ability to position and monitor patients and obtain appropriate images.
Knowledge: Performing advanced echocardiographic imaging procedures and techniques such as real-time 3D, contrast perfusion, automated border detection, acoustic densitometry, train and strain rate.
Knowledge: Using cardiac ultrasound equipment as well as ability to reasonably troubleshoot all necessary equipment and ensure notification of appropriate personnel when problems occur.
Knowledge: Interpreting physician order requests for US imaging studies.
Knowledge: Adhering to safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
Skill: Interpreting and applying written guidelines, precedents, and work practices to standardized work situations and specific cases.
Skill: Recognizing non-standardized situations and preparing recommendations for problem resolutions.
Skill: Demonstrating effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
Skill: Supporting compliance with national patient safety goals, accrediting agency standards, and quality initiatives.
Skill: Ensuring the integrity of data for clinical elements, demographics, billing information for physician reports.
Ability: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
Ability: Interacting effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
Ability: Assuring patient privacy before, during and after procedures.
Ability: Conducting oneself with a high level of professionalism and accountability.

Responsibilities

Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE’s) (75%)
Perform transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s) (10%)
Perform exercise or dobutamine stress echocardiograms (ESE/DSE) (10%)
Perform emergent echos or scheduled procedures (Invasive lab echos or Watchman/PFO procedures) (5%)

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Fully paid parental leave
Exceptional retirement contributions
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Employer contributions
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer