Cardiac Sonographer I

Location UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo Department Echocardiology Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Full Time, 1.0; 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift Days Pay $42.01 - $58.82 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Summary Performs echocardiogram procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and independent of supervision. Responsibilities Reviews patient history and physician’s orders and educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation. Sets expectations for receipt of exam results. Independently performs echocardiography procedures on patients, selecting and using transducers according to anatomy; differentiates normal and abnormal structures; assures sufficient information for diagnosis. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. When indicated, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice, monitors patient condition, and reports changes in status. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment; troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions; analyzes results and identifies issues with quality of imaging results; enters, transmits and reports scan results. Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision. Must work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associate’s degree in allied health OR a Bachelor’s degree in any area. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). 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. Benefits 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 opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for 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. Loan Repayment UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. Equal Opportunity Employment UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our 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 UCHealth