Cardiac Sonographer I

University of Colorado Health

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42.01–$58.82 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Childcare, Echocardiography, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Medications, Military, Patient Education, Patient History, Performance Management, Process Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Control, RCS (Revision Control System), Requirements Validation/Verification, Safety Standards, Status Reports, Student Loans, Ultrasound, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Cardiac Sonographer I in Denver, Colorado, United States

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Cardiac Sonographer I Location: Denver Category: Technicians Patient Care Support Job Type: PRN Job ID: 369573 Date Posted: Mar 13, 2026 Share share to e-mail Apply now Save job Saved

Description Location: UCH Health Cherry Creek Medical Center, Denver, CO, US Department: UIS CCMC Cardiac Imaging Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period, 2 weeks Shift: Days Pay: $42.01 - $58.82 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicants relevant experience. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Career Ladder UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

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 physicians orders.
  • Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patients 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 judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program OR Associates degree in allied health OR a Bachelors degree in any area.
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
  • BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Recognition

  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
  • The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealths established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills, and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, inclusive of Colorado FAMLI leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
  • Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
  • Eligibility for some programs is based on an employees scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individuals race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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