Cardiac Echo Sonographer I – Onsite Growth Ladder

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion in Aurora, CO seeks a full-time Sonographer to perform echocardiograms onsite. The role involves reviewing history, educating patients, and performing imaging during day shifts with 80 hours per pay period; pay ranges from $42.01 to $58.82 per hour, dependent on experience.

You will select transducers, monitor patient status, ensure image quality, and follow safety protocols while contributing to a structured career ladder that fosters growth and

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Sets expectations for patient receipt of exam results.
• Independently performs echocardiography procedures on patients. Selects and uses transducers according to anatomy; differentiates normal and abnormal structures; assures that sufficient information has been acquired to provide 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 the quality of imaging results. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Education

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 ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and life support certification

1 year of experience preferred

Job description

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion in Aurora, CO seeks a full-time Sonographer to perform echocardiograms onsite. The role involves reviewing history, educating patients, and performing imaging during day shifts with 80 hours per pay period; pay ranges from $42.01 to $58.82 per hour, dependent on experience.

You will select transducers, monitor patient status, ensure image quality, and follow safety protocols while contributing to a structured career ladder that fosters growth and