Cardiac Echo Technologist - Part-Time Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑

Well-being support for employees and

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Part-Time Echocardiography Technologist to perform echocardiogram procedures and assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in an onsite Aurora setting.

The role requires RDCS or RCS certification, completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program, and BLS. Experience is not mandatory, though one year is preferred. This position offers a defined part-time schedule with competitive hourly pay.

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 ARDMS, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• 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.
• Analyses results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient education

Safety standards

Education

RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer)

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program

Associate’s degree in allied health

Bachelor’s degree in any area

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a Part-Time Echocardiography Technologist to perform echocardiogram procedures and assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in an onsite Aurora setting.

The role requires RDCS or RCS certification, completion of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program, and BLS. Experience is not mandatory, though one year is preferred. This position offers a defined part-time schedule with competitive hourly pay.