Cardiac Sonographer I

Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO:Highlands Ranch Department: HRH CV Stress Lab Work Schedule: Full Time, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $42.01 - $58.82 / hour.

Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Summary: Performs echocardiogram procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and independent of supervision.

Responsibilities: 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.

Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associate‘s degree in allied health OR a Bachelor‘s degree in any area.

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac

Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Basic Life

Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Registered Sonographer Reg Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Registered Cardiovascular Sononographer BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s): Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various ultrasound procedures Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care Sonographer: Reviews patient history, physician‘s orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient‘s understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to change in status as appropriate.

Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

  • Recognition Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth‘s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well-being Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and

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