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.
***$20,000 Sign-On Bonus + relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
Additional Information
Department Name: NonInvasive Cardiology
Job Status: Full-Time; eligible for benefits
SALARY: $38.34 - $57.51 based on experience and qualifications
***$20,000 Sign-On Bonus + relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
- Neonate - <30 days
- Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
- Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
- Preschoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
- School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
- Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
- Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
SCOPE AND LEVEL
Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
Complexity: Falls between the entry and full performance/senior level. Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.
Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.
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
Total Rewards and Benefits Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, education benefit to help you advance your career.
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.
Loan Repayment: Children’s Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Here, it's different
At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!
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.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.34 - $57.51 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Cardiac Sonographer: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) (Required)
- Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS, PE) (Required)
Work Location: In person
