Cardiac Sonographer Associate

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

Salary Information: $34.78 to $52.17 *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
Hours per Week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Varies, 5x8 between 0730-1730

Qualifications
Education: Associates degree and/or graduate of a formal sonography program is required.
Certification(s):

• Obtain the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential within one year from the date of program graduation.
• Pediatric Registry required within 18 months of hire:
• BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical echocardiographic (echo) studies, while supervised, on newborns to adults for congenital heart disease with a routine degree of difficulty.
• Completes echocardiography studies strictly following departmental sequence and protocol.
• Prepares preliminary summaries of the echocardiography findings for cardiologist interpretation providing documentation of observed echo findings.
• Performs routine transthoracic echocardiograms on pediatric patients. May perform transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the catheterization (cath) lab and operating room.
• Under supervision, learns and performs special procedures as ordered to include, but not limited to, contrast and microbubble studies, transplants, Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), and research echocardiograms.
• Tracks and documents ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement; maintains a registry of credentials and certifications.
• Maintains clean and safe practices, procedures, equipment, and work space in order to contribute to a healthy patient care environment.
• Completes mandatory occupational meetings and training as outlined by hospital policies; attends all staff meetings with exception of holidays or patient scheduling conflicts.
• Performs routine transthoracic echocardiograms on pediatric patients as needed; and assists with scheduling conflicts, changes, cancellations and workflow issues.
• Creates and updates information binders, maintains commission checklists, manages room utilization and organization, reports equipment malfunctions and resolves equipment performance problems.

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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