Cardiac Sonographer and Student Coordinator

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:

CO:

Aurora

Department:
Echocardiography

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $43.70 - $61.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:

Performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by a physician. Coordinates the clinical education, training, and registry readiness of Echocardiography students, Cardiac Sonographer Associate-level staff, and new graduate sonographers to ensure consistent performance and development within the department.

Responsibilities:

Performs complete echo cardiographic examinations, ensuring high-quality imaging and accurate documentation for physician interpretation.

Coordinates and oversees clinical training of Echocardiography students and new graduate sonographers; evaluates clinical competencies and progress.

Maintains documentation for training, competency assessments, and registry readiness for uncredentialed or newly credentialed sonographers.

Assists with educational activities, provides performance feedback, and ensures adherence to departmental protocols and UCHealth standards.

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.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• 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

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 fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work:
  Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage…