Cardiac Sonographer

The Cardiac Sonographer performs clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. The Cardiac Sonographer will receive mentoring and training to obtain proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the field of pediatric echocardiography.

Salary Information: $38.34 - $57.51 *Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Eligible Incentives: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus + relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

Additional Information
Department Name: Non-Invasive Cardiology
Job Status: Full-Time; eligible for benefits

Responsibilities

• An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
• Perform echocardiograms on patients from newborns to adults, evaluating congenital heart disease with adherence to scanning protocols.
• Create accurate preliminary reports, perform all necessary measurements, and promptly alert attending physicians of critical findings.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, providing age-appropriate procedure explanations.
• Assist with cardiac procedures, utilizing low- and high-level disinfection techniques per lab policy.
• Maintain and operate ultrasound equipment, promptly reporting malfunctions to service engineers or Biomed for repair.
• Demonstrate competency in using EMR and PACS for modality-specific tasks.
• Train cardiology fellows, students, and other sonographers after obtaining pediatric credentials and proficiency.
• Perform echocardiograms on pediatric and adult patients across care systems as needed.
• Seek knowledge in advanced imaging techniques, including stress echocardiography, 3D imaging, ultrasound-enhancing agents, and research protocols.
• Coordinate or oversee projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership.
• Follow department policies, QA/QC programs, and safety standards while addressing compliance or safety concerns.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training, maintain flexibility in scheduling, and ensure certifications and credentials are up-to-date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associates degree and/or graduate of a formal sonography program is required.
Experience: One year of cardiac sonography experience.
Certification(s):

• Pediatric Echocardiography Registry required within one year of hire;
• BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire
  
  

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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