Children's Hospital Colorado
Cardiac Sonographer Associate
Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60505
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Children's Hospital Colorado Job Overview: The Cardiac Sonographer Associate performs routine clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. The Cardiac Sonographer Associate will receive mentoring and training to obtain proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the field of pediatric echocardiography. Responsibilities
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; 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. Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree and/or graduate of a formal sonography program is required. Experience:
None required Certifications: Obtain the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential within one year from the date of program graduation. Pediatric Registry required within 18 months of hire. BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Population Specific Care:
Neonate -
30 days to 1yr; Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs; Preschoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs; School age - >5yrs to 13yrs; Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs; Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs. Essential Functions
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 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. Maintains a registry of credentials and certifications; tracks ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement. Maintains clean and safe practices, equipment, and workspace; contributes to a healthy patient care environment. Performs required occupational meetings and training; attends staff meetings as scheduled. Assists with scheduling, conflicts, changes, cancellations, and workflow issues related to echocardiography services. Creates and updates information binders, manages room utilization and organization, reports equipment malfunctions and resolves equipment performance problems. Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Exposure to blood/body fluids, chemicals, cold/heat, dampness, heights, infectious diseases, lasers, lung irritations, noise/vibration, radiation, and skin irritations on a regular/frequent basis. General activity: drive 1-2 hrs/day; sit 1-2 hrs/day; stand/walk 4-6 hrs/day. Physical requirements include safe operation of equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and the ability to travel to worksites. Salary & Benefits
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $34.78 to $52.17. Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 + relocation assistance available for eligible candidates. Benefits include base pay and incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b with employer match, wellness program, professional development tools, and education benefit. Annual bonus program may be available based on organizational performance. EEO Statement
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. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Colorado Residents: You may redact age-identifying information in submitted materials without penalty. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Children's Hospital Colorado Job Overview: The Cardiac Sonographer Associate performs routine clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. The Cardiac Sonographer Associate will receive mentoring and training to obtain proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the field of pediatric echocardiography. Responsibilities
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; 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. Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree and/or graduate of a formal sonography program is required. Experience:
None required Certifications: Obtain the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential within one year from the date of program graduation. Pediatric Registry required within 18 months of hire. BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Population Specific Care:
Neonate -
30 days to 1yr; Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs; Preschoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs; School age - >5yrs to 13yrs; Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs; Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs. Essential Functions
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 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. Maintains a registry of credentials and certifications; tracks ongoing training and self-study for quality improvement. Maintains clean and safe practices, equipment, and workspace; contributes to a healthy patient care environment. Performs required occupational meetings and training; attends staff meetings as scheduled. Assists with scheduling, conflicts, changes, cancellations, and workflow issues related to echocardiography services. Creates and updates information binders, manages room utilization and organization, reports equipment malfunctions and resolves equipment performance problems. Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Exposure to blood/body fluids, chemicals, cold/heat, dampness, heights, infectious diseases, lasers, lung irritations, noise/vibration, radiation, and skin irritations on a regular/frequent basis. General activity: drive 1-2 hrs/day; sit 1-2 hrs/day; stand/walk 4-6 hrs/day. Physical requirements include safe operation of equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and the ability to travel to worksites. Salary & Benefits
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $34.78 to $52.17. Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 + relocation assistance available for eligible candidates. Benefits include base pay and incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b with employer match, wellness program, professional development tools, and education benefit. Annual bonus program may be available based on organizational performance. EEO Statement
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. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Colorado Residents: You may redact age-identifying information in submitted materials without penalty. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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