Cardiac Sonographer

The Role

This is a Cardiac Sonographer position at the UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center in Colorado Springs, CO. You'd be performing echocardiogram procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics. This role is onsite only ; no hybrid or remote option.

It operates on a PRN schedule, which means 0.00 hours per pay period (two weeks), working day shifts. The pay range goes from $42.01 to $58.82 per hour, depending on your relevant experience. UCHealth also has a career ladder here; as you build experience and expertise, you can move through different levels with increased responsibilities and pay.

What You'll Actually Do

• Review patient history and physician orders before each exam.
• Educate patients on the procedure, equipment, and exam so they understand what's happening and cooperate.
• Set expectations for when the patient will receive exam results.
• Independently perform echocardiography procedures on patients.
• Select and use transducers based on anatomy, differentiating normal from abnormal structures, and making sure enough information is collected for a diagnosis.
• Choose appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• When indicated, prepare and administer contrast media or medications within your scope of practice.
• Monitor patient condition and report any changes in status.
• Implement safety standards and run quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions.
• Analyze results and identify issues with imaging quality.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
• Work with minimal supervision, using critical thinking and decisive judgment.

What You Need

• Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Sonography program, OR an Associate's degree in allied health, OR a Bachelor's degree in any area.
• You must hold one of these certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by ARDMS, or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI.
• A current BLS card through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer ; must have the card in hand before your start date. The card also has to be good through at least sixty days after hire.

Compensation and Benefits

UCHealth puts a lot into what they call a total rewards program. Here's what that actually means:

• Performance bonus: A 3 Year Incentive Bonus that recognizes contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accrues each October and pays out in October of your third year.
• Annual merit pay increase: Based on performance that meets or exceeds standards, and it accounts for increased experience, skills, and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All positions are reviewed annually to keep base pay in line with the market. Rates get adjusted as needed.
• Health and well being: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. You and your dependents get 24/7 mental health and well being support. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. A free Care.com membership. And voluntary benefits like accident insurance, critical illness insurance, a group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence. New employees get an initial PTO load with their first paycheck.
• Life and disability: Employer provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy up options. Employer provided short term and long term disability, with a buy up option.
• Retirement: A 403(b) plan with employer matching. A 457(b) plan may also be available.
• Flexible spending: FSAs for health care and dependent day care. A health savings account is available if you enroll in a high deductible medical plan.
• Education and career growth: UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth, or up to $5,250 per year as tuition reimbursement. You also get access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of courses, plus internal professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and this sounds like the right fit, go ahead and submit your application through JobXi. Make sure your BLS card is current before applying.