Cardiac Sonographer
 Children's Hospital Colorado | |
 United States, Colorado, Aurora | |
 Jun 10, 2025 | |
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CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER SUMMARY The Cardiac Sonographer performs clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. The Cardiac Sonographer will receive mentoring and training to obtain proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the field of pediatric echocardiography. SALARY $38.34 - $57.51 based on experience and qualifications POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - <30 days Infancy - >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 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. Perform echocardiograms on patients from newborns to adults, evaluating congenital heart disease with adherence to scanning protocols. Create accurate preliminary reports, perform all necessary measurements, and promptly alert attending physicians of critical findings. Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, providing age-appropriate procedure explanations. Assist with cardiac procedures, utilizing low- and high-level disinfection techniques per lab policy. Maintain and operate ultrasound equipment, promptly reporting malfunctions to service engineers or Biomed for repair. Demonstrate competency in using EMR and PACS for modality-specific tasks. Train cardiology fellows, students, and other sonographers after obtaining pediatric credentials and proficiency. Perform echocardiograms on pediatric and adult patients across care systems as needed. Seek knowledge in advanced imaging techniques, including stress echocardiography, 3D imaging, ultrasound-enhancing agents, and research protocols. Coordinate or oversee projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership. Follow department policies, QA/QC programs, and safety standards while addressing compliance or safety concerns. Attend mandatory meetings and training, maintain flexibility in scheduling, and ensure certifications and credentials are up-to-date. SCOPE AND LEVEL Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. 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: Falls between the entry and full performance/senior level. 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 that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor. Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associates degree and/or graduate of a formal sonography program is required. Experience: One year of cardiac sonography experience. Certification(s):
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