Cardiovascular Sonographer Traveler Echocardiography

US Health$104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
  • 1 adult echo and 1 vascular credential from ARDMS or CCI.
  • State licensure if required by law.
  • BLS certification through the AHA or American Red Cross before start date.
  • Valid BLS or CPR card that remains active for at least sixty days post-hire.

Responsibilities

  • Review patient history and physician's orders; schedule appointments and educate patients on procedures.
  • Monitor patient conditions continuously and report changes as needed.
  • Select exposure factors and adjust imaging parameters appropriately.
  • Implement safety standards and quality control measures for equipment.
  • Position patients correctly and perform imaging procedures; analyze and evaluate imaging results for quality issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and families.
  • Discounts on gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Voluntary benefits including various insurance plans and employee discounts.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department:
UCHlth
Echocardiography

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend

LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles

13 week assignments available

Minimum Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
  • 1 adult echo and 1 vascular credential from: ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - Adult (AE); Vascular Technologist (RVT).
  • CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Registered Cardiac Congenital Sonographer (RCCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS).
  • State licensure if required by law.
  • 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.


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
  • 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 Care.com 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: Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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