Cardiovascular Sonographer Traveler

Job Summary UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Echocardiography Employment: Full Time, 0.9 (72 hours per pay period, 2 weeks), Shift: Days, Pay: $60.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend. Local traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles. 13-week assignments available; extension options. Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program. One adult echo and one vascular credential from: ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) – Adult (AE); Vascular Technologist (RVT). CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Registered Cardiac Congenital Sonographer (RCCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS). State licensure if required by law. BLS – BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Responsibilities Sonographer: Reviews patient history, physician’s orders and schedules. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Benefits UCHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: medical, dental, and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents; 403(b) with employer matching contributions; paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank; employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options; employer-paid short term and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options; wellness benefits; full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs; education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer its institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr