Cardiac Sonographer

Job ID 68345 Location Colorado Springs Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us.    Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children’s Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region’s only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids – and only kids – and who are directly linked to one of the country’s leading pediatric academic medical centers. This opportunity gives you the ability to lead a diverse team of pediatric experts at one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the nation, according to US News and World Report, while living and being a part of a community that ranks “#1 Most Desirable Place to Live in the U.S.,” according to the US News and 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. Learn about Children’s Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/ Additional Information Department: Briargate Cardiology Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits Shift: This position serves both Briargate outpatient clinics as well as the Colorado Springs Hospital. This also will include call hours evenings, overnights and weekends on rotational basis. Job Overview The Cardiac Sonographer, under supervision, performs routine clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult.  The Sonographer will receive mentoring and training from a Cardiac Sonographer Senior and will obtain proficiency, competency and knowledge in the field of pediatric echocardiography.  Responsibilities POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE a.) Neonate - <30 days b.) Infancy - >30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Preschoolers - >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, while supervised, on newborns to adults for congenital heart disease with a routine degree of difficulty. Completes echocardiography studies strictly following departmental sequence and protocol.  Prepares preliminary summaries of the echocardiography findings for cardiologist interpretation providing documentation of observed echo findings. Performs routine transthoracic echocardiograms on pediatric patients. May perform transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the catheterization (cath) lab and operating room. Under supervision, learns and performs special procedures as ordered to include, but not limited to, contrast and microbubble studies, transplants, Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), and research echocardiograms. Tracks and documents ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement; maintains a registry of credentials and certifications.  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 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. Other Information SCOPE AND LEVEL Guidelines: Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment.  Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions. Complexity: Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy.  Employee primarily applies standardized practices. Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases.  Brings non-routine issues to supervisor.  Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor. Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function. Supervision Received: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction.  Work product is subject to continual review. 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 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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