Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Cardiac Sonographer PRN in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job ID85307
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeOn Demand
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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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. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o 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: Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:
Job Overview
The Cardiac Sonographer performs clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. The Cardiac Sonographer has obtained proficiency, competency, and knowledge in the field of echocardiography, comprehension of anatomy and physiology.
Additional Information
Department: Briargate Cardiology Hours per week: PRN, as needed Shift: PRN staff are expected to: be available 3 days per pay period float to the hospital call rotation (to include weekends and holidays
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: One year of relevant experience Equivalency: Completion of a two-year college program with emphasis on imaging modalities or other associated medical program; American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registration required. Certification(s): Pediatric Registry required within one year upon hire; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire
Responsibilities
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 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 f 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... For full info follow application link.