Cardiac Echo Sonographer I — Part-Time with Career Growth

UCHealth; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Part Time Echocardiography Sonographer for the MCR CV Sonography department in Loveland, CO. This onsite role requires RDCS or equivalent certification, BLS, and 1 year of preferred experience.

The position supports routine echocardiography procedures, patient education, safety and quality control, and participates in the UCHealth career ladder. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, selecting imaging parameters, administering contrast as needed, and maintaining patient

Qualifications

• 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). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 1 year preferred experience
• Basic Life Support
• Registered Sonographer
• Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiogram procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam.
• Independently performs echocardiography procedures on patients. Selects and uses transducers according to anatomy; differentiates normal and abnormal structures.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes in status. Implements safety standards and quality control procedures on equipment.

Education

Cardiac Sonography program

Associate's degree in allied health

Bachelor's degree in any area

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Registered Sonographer

Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer

Basic Life Support (BLS)

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

1 year preferred experience

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a Part Time Echocardiography Sonographer for the MCR CV Sonography department in Loveland, CO. This onsite role requires RDCS or equivalent certification, BLS, and 1 year of preferred experience.

The position supports routine echocardiography procedures, patient education, safety and quality control, and participates in the UCHealth career ladder. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, selecting imaging parameters, administering contrast as needed, and maintaining patient