Cardiac Sonographer

Children's Hospital Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiographic studies across various age groups, from neonatal to adult. This position involves effective communication with patients, maintaining ultrasound equipment, and training fellows. The ideal candidate should have one year of cardiac sonography experience and relevant certifications. Join a supportive team providing comprehensive care while enjoying competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) employer match

Qualifications

• 1 year of cardiac sonography experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms on patients from newborns to adults.
• Maintain and operate ultrasound equipment.
• Train cardiology fellows and students.

Skills

Cardiac sonography experience

Effective communication

Knowledge of echocardiography

Education

Assoc of Arts or Sciences

Area of Study: Sonography

Job description

vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 403(b)

The Cardiac Sonographer performs clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. The Cardiac Sonographer will receive mentoring and training to obtain proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the field of pediatric echocardiography.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms on patients from newborns to adults, evaluating congenital heart disease with adherence to scanning protocols.
• Coordinate or oversee projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership.
• Follow department policies, QA/QC programs, and safety standards while addressing compliance or safety concerns.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training, maintain flexibility in scheduling, and ensure certifications and credentials are up-to-date.
• Create accurate preliminary reports, perform all necessary measurements, and promptly alert attending physicians of critical findings.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, providing age-appropriate procedure explanations.
• Assist with cardiac procedures, utilizing low- and high-level disinfection techniques per lab policy.
• Maintain and operate ultrasound equipment, promptly reporting malfunctions to service engineers or Biomed for repair.
• Demonstrate competency in using EMR and PACS for modality-specific tasks.
• Train cardiology fellows, students, and other sonographers after obtaining pediatric credentials and proficiency.
• Perform echocardiograms on pediatric and adult patients across care systems as needed.
• Seek knowledge in advanced imaging techniques, including stress echocardiography, 3D imaging, ultrasound-enhancing agents, and research protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Assoc of Arts or Sciences
• Area of Study
  • Sonography
• Experience
  • Required:One (1) year of cardiac sonography experience.
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• Additional Requirements
  • License required after hire Pediatric Echocardiography Registry required within one year of hire. BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
• Competency
  • None

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $38.34 to $57.52

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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