Cardiac Sonographer

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At Children's Colorado, all echocardiograms are performed by sonographers specifically trained in pediatrics which supports our high standard of care for all of our patients. The Cardiac Sonographer performs clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. As a leader in pediatric heart care, our Institute is the largest in the region, treating more than 20,000 patients each year. We offer multiple levels for this role, welcoming registry-eligible sonographers, and those with intermediate to extensive experience.

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Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree and/or graduation from a formal sonography program is required (all levels).

Experience:

• Associate Cardiac Sonographer: No experience is required.
• Cardiac Sonographer: One year of cardiac sonography experience.
• Senior Cardiac Sonographer: Three years of cardiac sonography experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer: Five years of cardiac sonography experience.

Equivalency: Completion of a two-year college program with emphasis on imaging modalities or other associated medical program; American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry eligible.

Certifications: (may vary based on position level)

• 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 (requirement is for individual to obtain the certification within 18 months of hire for Associate level).
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) through ARDMS or;
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through CCI
• BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire (all levels)

Hourly Salary: (Based on position level, credentials, and years of relevant experience)

• Cardiac Sonographer Associate: $33.12 - $49.68
• Cardiac Sonographer: $36.51 - $54.77
• Cardiac Sonographer Senior: $40.26 - $60.39
• Cardiac Sonographer Advanced: $44.38 - $66.58

Eligible Incentives: Relocation Assistance for candidates moving more than 100 miles.

Job Highlights:

• Performs clinical echocardiographic (echo) studies, newborns to adults, for congenital heart disease with a moderate degree of difficulty or complexity requiring knowledge of hemodynamics, physiology, and congenital heart disease.
• Completes echocardiography studies strictly following departmental sequence and protocol.
• Completes Doppler studies and obtains appropriate color flow and spectral analysis Doppler data including advanced analysis of hemodynamics.
• Prepares accurate preliminary summaries of the echocardiography findings for cardiologist interpretation providing documentation of observed echo findings; reviews completed studies with cardiologist
• Maintains clean and safe practices, procedures, equipment, and workspace in order to contribute to a healthy patient care environment.
• Performs routine transthoracic echocardiograms on pediatric patients in the network of care and regional sites as needed; and assists with scheduling conflicts, changes, cancellations and workflow issues.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits:medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, and an 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)

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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!

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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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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We have been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.

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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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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 sick leave and a robust wellness program.

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.