Cardiac Sonographer Technologist I

Denver, CO; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Cardiac Sonographer Technologist I to join the NonInvasive Lab team. The role performs transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, stress studies, and related ultrasound procedures to aid in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.

Under supervision, you will interpret orders, maintain safety standards, and contribute to high-quality patient care with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.
• Direct patient care preferred as a cardiac sonographer in a hospital setting.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE’s).
• Perform transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s).
• Perform exercise or dobutamine stress echocardiograms (ESE/DSE).
• Perform emergent echos or scheduled procedures (Invasive lab echos or Watchman/PFO procedures).

Skills

Cardiac anatomy

Echocardiography techniques

3D echocardiography

Contrast perfusion

Automated border detection

Strain rate imaging

Equipment troubleshooting

Interpreting orders

Infection control

Patient positioning

Education

Accredited diagnostic medical sonography program

Tools

Cardiac ultrasound equipment

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Cardiac Sonographer Technologist I to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department NonInvasive Lab

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs quality cardiac ultrasound examinations using non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. Uses cognitive sonographer skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. Analyzes ultrasounds, synthesizes sonography information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Practices sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures; identifies safety and infection control issues. Performs quality control on appropriate systems and equipment. Provides a safe environment for all patients, assuring proper patient positioning and patient care throughout the patient stay. Promotes quality care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of patient/family response or changing condition.

Essential Functions

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE’s) (75%)
• Perform transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE’s) (10%)
• Perform exercise or dobutamine stress echocardiograms (ESE/DSE) (10%)
• Perform emergent echos or scheduled procedures (Invasive lab echos or Watchman/PFO procedures) (5%)

Education

Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program required.

Work Experience

Direct patient care preferred as a cardiac sonographer in a hospital setting.

Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding cardiac anatomy and physiology with the ability to position and monitor patients and obtain appropriate images.
• Performing advanced echocardiographic imaging procedures and techniques such as real-time 3D, contrast perfusion, automated border detection, acoustic densitometry, train and strain rate.
• Using cardiac ultrasound equipment as well as ability to reasonably troubleshoot all necessary equipment and ensure notification of appropriate personnel when problems occur.
• Interpreting physician order requests for US imaging studies.
• Adhering to safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
• Interpreting and applying written guidelines, precedents, and work practices to standardized work situations and specific cases.
• Recognizing non-standardized situations and preparing recommendations for problem resolutions.
• Demonstrating effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
• Supporting compliance with national patient safety goals, accrediting agency standards, and quality initiatives.
• Ensuring the integrity of data for clinical elements, demographics, billing information for physician reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
• Interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• Assuring patient privacy before, during and after procedures.
• Conducting oneself with a high level of professionalism and accountability.

Shift Days (United States of America)

Work Type Regular Salary $35.50 - $53.25 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

We Love Our Purpose

Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve. Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado.

Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike.

No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth. Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%. Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in healthcare, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being.

At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.