Cardiac Sonographer Associate

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 104,698,000 - 157,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

403(b)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks a Cardiac Sonographer Associate/Echo Technologist to perform routine echocardiographic studies from newborns to adults with congenital heart disease. The role offers mentoring to gain proficiency in pediatric echocardiography.

You will support Noninvasive Cardiology, work 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week, with a Monday–Friday day shift and eligible benefits as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Sonography or related field.
• BLS certification required.
• RDCS or RCS credential expected within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms for neonates to adults with congenital heart disease.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility across shifts, locations, and weekends.
• Manage patient flow and prioritize STAT cases.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures with age-appropriate communication.
• Create preliminary reports and alert physicians to critical findings.
• Assist cardiologists while adhering to aseptic techniques and guidelines.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment; report malfunctions promptly.
• Utilize EMR and PACS for documentation and image management.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Flexibility

Education

Assoc of Arts or Sciences

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

EMR/PACS

Job description

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

Jul 06, 2026

Job Overview

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

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: Noninvasive Cardiology
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: Monday - Friday day shift

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms for patients from newborns to adults, evaluating congenital heart disease with adherence to scanning protocols.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including shifts, locations, call requirements, and weekends.
• Manage patient flow, prioritizing STAT, urgent, and high-priority cases.
• Provide age-appropriate care, preparing patients for procedures and ensuring comfort and understanding.
• Create accurate preliminary reports, perform necessary measurements, and alert physicians of critical findings.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and staff, providing detailed, age-appropriate procedure explanations.
• Assist cardiologists with procedures, adhering to scope of practice, aseptic techniques, and procedural guidelines.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring prompt reporting of malfunctions for repair.
• Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and PACS proficiently for modality-specific functions.
• Follow department protocols and raise concerns about non-compliance or safety issues.
• Adhere to QA/QC and safety standards, including The Joint Commission, IAC, and state requirements.
• Track ongoing training and certifications, attending mandatory meetings and completing assigned education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Assoc of Arts or Sciences
• Area of Study
  • Sonography
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• Additional Requirements
  • License required after hire Obtain the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential within one year from the date of program graduation. Pediatric Registry required within 18 months of hire. BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $36.52 to $54.78

Eligible Incentives: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus + relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

Benefits Information

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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