Echocardiographer - Open Rank

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) Plan

PTO

Tuition benefit

Transit benefits

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Echocardiographer within the Pediatric Cardiology department. The role focuses on performing and interpreting transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in both inpatient and outpatient settings for patients with normal anatomy and complex CHD.

The position includes training and mentoring pediatric fellows and sonographers, with outpatient duties at the Anschutz campus and a potential network of care.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Experience in pediatric cardiology and echocardiography preferred.
• Ability to teach trainees and staff in a high-volume pediatric heart program.

Responsibilities

• Interpret diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in OR, cath lab, and EP labs.
• Train and mentor pediatric cardiology fellows and sonographers.
• Support outpatient cardiology clinic at the Anschutz campus and network of care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teaching ability

Team collaboration

Education

Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology

Tools

Echocardiography (TTE/TEE)

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Pediatric Cardiology

Job Title: Echocardiographer

Position #: 00854082 – Requisition #:41514

Job Summary

Pediatric Cardiologist with sub-specialization in the performanceand interpretation of transthoracic and transesophagealechocardiography.

Key Responsibilities

• Interprets diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) inthe inpatient and outpatient setting on hearts with normal anatomyand complex congenital heart disease. Capable of performingtransthoracic echocardiograms on patients with complex congenitalheart disease.
• Performs and provides in-the-moment interpretations ondiagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operatingroom, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settingson hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heartdisease.
• Train and mentor pediatric categorical cardiology fellows, aswell as pediatric advanced cardiac imaging 4th yearfellows.
• Help to train and mentor pediatic cardiac sonographers.
• Outpatient cardiology clinic at the Anschutz campus andpossibly network of care.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we haveperformed more than 675 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heartcatheterization every year since 2017. Our highly specializedpediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take onthe most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions and achieve some of the best resultsin the nation. The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospitalto perform at least 250 heart s urgeries per year to be considereda high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain moreexperience, which leads to better outcomes. The Heart Institute has80 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.

Why work for the University

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor

• Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.

Associate Professor

• Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• At least 5 years of experience

Professor

• Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• At least 10 years of experience

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal backgroundcheck

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testingrequirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access toChildren's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time duringemployment with the University. If drug testing is required, itwill be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of at least one additional year of training innon-invasive cardiac imaging/echocardiography.
• Ability to perform and provide in-the-moment interpretations ondiagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operatingroom, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settingson hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heartdisease.
• At least a cursory understanding and comfort with performing 3Dtransesophageal echocardiography for the purposes of providingimaging guidance of procedures in the cardiac catheterizationlaboratory (e.g., transcatheter ASD closure, VSD closure, atrialseptostomy, etc).
• Evaluate and manage general cardiology patients in theoutpatient clinic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of congenital heartdisease anatomy, physiology and clinical implications
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a large team, including echocardiographers, sonographers, cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and criticalcare physicians.
• Desire to progress the clinical practice of pediatriccardiology and/or echocardiography through clinical investigationand research.
• Ability to teach medical students, residents, fellows, and sonographers the essentials of pediatric cardiology and echocardiography.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE:

• Assistant Professor: $240,000 to $254,886
• Associate Professor: $293,814 to $314,752
• Professor: $364,300 to $402,171

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith andreasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at thetime of posting. This position is not eligible for overtimecompensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Perks & Benefits: https://advantage.cu.edu/search

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 12/15/2026.