Cardiac Sonographer I - Heart Vascular

Description

Location : UCHealth Inv Ortho Spine Surgical Ctr - Englewood, CO

Department : Heart Vascular

FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Days

Pay : $42.01 - $58.82 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Performs echocardiogram procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and independent of supervision.

Responsibilities :

Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Sets expectations for patient receipt of exam results.

Independently performs echocardiography procedures on patients. Selects and uses transducers according to anatomy; differentiates normal and abnormal structures; assures that sufficient information has been acquired to provide diagnosis.

Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. When indicated, prepares and administers contrast media and / or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition and reports changes in status.

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and / or reports equipment malfunctions. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Minimum Required Education : Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associate's degree in allied health OR a Bachelor's degree in any area.

Required Licensure / Certification : 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.

Minimum Experience : None Required. 1 year preferred.

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