Cardiac Sonographer - $40-57 per hour at UCHealth (Colorado) summary:
The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to evaluate cardiac and vascular conditions under supervision, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care. Responsibilities include patient preparation, equipment handling, image quality resolution, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The role requires relevant education or enrollment in sonography programs and Basic Life Support certification, with UCHealth offering comprehensive benefits and career development support.
UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Employment Type: Staff
Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs
Department: Echocardiography
FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
Under supervision, performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac and/or vascular conditions in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures with assistance from clinical preceptor (registered sonographer). Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues. Administering ultrasound enhancing agents within scope of practice.
- Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, draping and positioning the patient, preparing procedural/testing sites. Informs patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Seeks assistance related to patient condition changes in status.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED and actively enrolled or graduate from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology OR Associate's degree in allied health OR a Bachelor's degree in any area.
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Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
Minimum Experience: None Required.
- 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.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):
- Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- 403(b) with employer matching contributions
- Time away from work: 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 disability 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 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! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
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.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
UCHealth (Colorado) Job ID #340793. Posted job title: Cardiac Sonographer Associate
About UCHealth (Colorado)
30,000+ Employees. One Mission. At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented, inspired and up for a challenge -- those who don't shy away from big emotional investments and daily opportunities to improve lives. We welcome those who naturally gravitate toward our inclusive community that celebrates our differences, our individuality and our similarities. Here, we are dedicated to putting patients first, excellence and integrity. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 403b retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Discount program
Keywords:
Cardiac Sonographer, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Cardiac Imaging, Ultrasound Technician, BLS Certification, Medical Sonography, Ultrasound Procedures, Cardiovascular Diagnostics, Patient Care
