Echocardiographer

HCA HealthONE; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 51,329 - 77,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a qualified cardiac diagnostic sonographer to operate echocardiography machines and assist with non-invasive testing. Candidates must have a certificate from an approved sonographer program, registered status, and BLS certification. The role includes weekday shifts with weekend rotation and offers a range of comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Ideal for individuals committed to improving patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year technical training in an approved AMA/ACCA sonographer program.
• Registered cardiac diagnostic sonographer and BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of recent hospital or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and use medical diagnostic imaging machines to take images of a patient's heart.
• Operate an echocardiography machine to record and assess wall motion.
• Assist with stress testing and other non-invasive cardiopulmonary testing procedures.

Skills

Technical training in sonography

Knowledge of 12-lead ECG interpretation

Basic cardiac life support certification

Education

Certificate from approved AMA/ACCA sonographer program

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.26 - $55.91 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

• Position will be 9 or 10 hour shifts. Weekends rotate but will be primarily weekday shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee stock purchase plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time away from work program: paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Employee health assistance fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and use medical diagnostic imaging machines to take images of a patient's heart.
• Operate an echocardiography machine to record and assess wall motion, valvular function, and kinesis of the heart for use in the diagnosis of cardiac and valvular disorders.
• Assist with stress testing and other non‑invasive cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing procedures upon the request of the physician and according to departmental demands.
• Demonstrate competency in all areas of echocardiography, including transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, stress echo, and pharmacologic‑induced stress echo.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year technical training in an approved AMA/ACCA sonographer program with a certificate of completion.
• Registered cardiac diagnostic sonographer and BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of recent hospital or clinical experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of 12‑lead ECG interpretation.
• Basic cardiac life support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.