Cardiac Sonographer

Job ID 67968 Location Aurora, Colorado Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us.     Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation’s brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist’s outlook, a trailblazing spirit and a celebrated history, we’re making new strides every day. We’ve been Magnet-designated three 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.  As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 12 specialty care centers, 400 outreach clinics and 7,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. We need your expertise. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it’s different. Do you have what it takes? Additional Information Department: Noninvasive Cardiology Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Shift: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm, evening and weekends shifts.  On-call week nights and weekends Job Overview The Cardiac Sonographer Associate performs clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult.  The Sonographer Associate has obtained proficiency, competency and knowledge in the field of pediatric echocardiography; comprehension of anatomy and physiology, with specific experience in pediatric cardiac ultrasound.  Responsibilities POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE a.) Neonate - <30 days b.) Infancy - >30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs g.) 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. 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 Provides assistance to new sonographers, fellows, and visiting sonographers. Tracks and documents ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement; maintains a registry of credentials and certifications.  Assists with organizing and developing quality assurance programs. Maintains clean and safe practices, procedures, equipment, and work space in order to contribute to a healthy patient care environment. Completes mandatory occupational meetings and training as outlined by hospital policies; attends all staff meetings with exception of holidays or patient scheduling conflicts. 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. Creates and updates information binders, maintains commission checklists, manages room utilization and organization, reports equipment malfunctions and resolves equipment performance problems; and may be involved in new site development and planning. Other Information SCOPE AND LEVEL Guidelines: Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent. Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy.  Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.   Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed. Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function; able to understand and respond appropriately to age-specific needs of patients. Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight.  Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.  Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.  Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed. Qualifications Education:  High School Diploma or GED. Experience:  Specialized course work (or equivalent) in a 2 year college program with emphasis on imaging modalities or other associated medical program. Certification(s):  Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); maintain current CPR certification; continued medical education. Physical Requirements Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good General Activity: Drive: 1-2 hrs. per day General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hrs. per day General Activity: Stand/Walk: 4-6 hrs. per day Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Pull: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Push: 1/3 or more of time Others: Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Others: Ability to travel to and navigate around worksites which may or may not meet ADA requirements. Others: Able to provide services in all areas where newborn patients are served; may need to assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients; Others: Occupational Hazards - exposure to unsteady or falling patient; may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance while transferring a patient causing employee to bear the full weight of a patient. Others: Occupational Hazards - exposure to severe weather conditions; must be able to meet scheduling demands during all weather conditions Use of Hands/Feet: Both Feet - Gross Motor Function Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function or Fine Manipulation Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time Work Environment Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Regular/Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to dampness: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to heights: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to noise/vibration: Occasional. Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Frequent. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Salary Information Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $70,535.37 to $105,803.05 Hourly Salary Range: $33.91 to $50.87 Benefits Information 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 time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and a robust wellness program.

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