Cardiovascular Sonographer Traveler

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Sonographer provides direct patient care by performing ultrasound procedures and delivering top-of-scope practice as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role supports exceptional outcomes, contributes to safety and quality at the point of care, and may precept colleagues who are new to imaging or UCHealth. The position is based at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, and is a full-time traveler assignment. Thirteen-week assignments and local traveler contract options are available for applicants who reside within 75 miles. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. Pay is $60 per hour plus a travel package or stipend. The sonographer reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules examinations, and explains procedures, equipment, and exams to patients. When ordered and within scope of practice, the sonographer prepares and administers contrast media or medications. The role includes monitoring patients and responding or reporting appropriately to changes in their condition; selecting exposure factors and imaging parameters; positioning patients and performing imaging procedures; analyzing results and identifying image-quality issues; and following safety and equipment quality-control standards. The sonographer also troubleshoots, resolves, or reports equipment malfunctions. UCHealth describes a total rewards program that includes health and well-being offerings, time away from work, insurance coverage, retirement and savings options, and education and career-growth resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
Hold one adult echocardiography credential and one vascular credential from the listed ARDMS or CCI options: ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) – Adult (AE) and Vascular Technologist (RVT); or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Registered Cardiac Congenital Sonographer (RCCS), or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
State licensure if required by law.
BLS through the American Heart Association, or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, with card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule examinations.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform quality-control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify issues with imaging quality.
Provide direct patient care through ultrasound procedures as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Precept colleagues who are new to imaging and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

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.
Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), 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 buy-up options.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed to remain competitive.