Entry-Level Cardiac Sonographer – Echocardiography

UC Health; Loveland (CO); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 81.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

UCHealth in Loveland, CO seeks an Echocardiography Sonographer to perform echocardiogram procedures and assess cardiac structures under established standards. Onsite role with a flex shift and hourly pay based on experience.

The position offers a structured career ladder, opportunities for skill growth, and a comprehensive rewards program. Prior RDCS/CCI certification and BLS are required or as determined at position level.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associate's degree in allied health OR a Bachelor's degree in any area.
• Required Licensure/Certification: RDCS by ARDMS, or RCS by CCI; BLS Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support
• Registered Sonographer
• Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
• BLS card must be valid through sixty days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Sets expectations for patient receipt of exam results.
• Independently performs echocardiography procedures on patients.
• Selects and uses transducers according to anatomy; differentiates normal and abnormal structures; assures that sufficient information has been acquired to provide diagnosis.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• When indicated, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes in status.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Conhecimentos

RDCS/ RCS certification

BLS Certification

1 year experience preferred

Formação

Cardiac Sonography program

Associate's degree in Allied Health

Bachelor's degree in any field

Descrição da vaga

UCHealth in Loveland, CO seeks an Echocardiography Sonographer to perform echocardiogram procedures and assess cardiac structures under established standards. Onsite role with a flex shift and hourly pay based on experience.

The position offers a structured career ladder, opportunities for skill growth, and a comprehensive rewards program. Prior RDCS/CCI certification and BLS are required or as determined at position level.