Cardiovascular Sonographer I

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and emergency echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound tests in an outpatient exam room or, when appropriate, portably at a patient's bedside. The sonographer reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules procedures, prepares patients and equipment, positions patients, and performs imaging procedures. The role analyzes imaging results, addresses image-quality issues, and takes appropriate action when equipment malfunctions or patient status changes. It also includes educating patients about procedures and equipment, administering contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice, and assisting physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and/or vascular interventional procedures. This is an onsite, full-time position at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, working 80 hours per two-week pay period on a flexible shift. UCHealth offers a career ladder with opportunities to advance in skills, responsibilities, and pay. The position calls for top-of-scope patient care, multidisciplinary teamwork, precepting new imaging team members, continued learning in a fast-paced clinical environment, and attention to safety and quality at the point of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology program.
Two years of related experience.
One adult echocardiography credential and one vascular credential.
Adult echocardiography credential: ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Adult (AE), or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
Vascular credential: Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound examinations in an outpatient setting or at a patient's bedside when appropriate.
Review patient history and physician orders and schedule procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures and educate them about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures, selecting appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac and/or vascular interventional procedures.
Analyze imaging results and take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues.
Monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies; troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Provide top-of-scope direct patient care and contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept new imaging team members as appropriate and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus based on quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
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 (PTO), 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.
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.