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Boulder Community Health
Echocardiographer
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$63,970 / year median in Colorado
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Echocardiographer Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $41.12 - $61.68 an hour - Full-TIme Days, 40 hours per week +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts Boulder Community Health is seeking an Echocardiographer who obtains high-quality cross-sectional, two-dimensional ultrasound images of the heart and related structures, as well as recording M-mode and Doppler blood flow for the physician who interprets these diagnostic studies. Ensures adequate functioning of all equipment used in obtaining echocardiograms.
Benefits:
- Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
- Dental and Vision insurance
- BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Education assistance program
- Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
- Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
- Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
- Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications
- Graduate of an Echocardiography Training program preferred.
- BLS required within 90 days
- ARDMS, RDCS, RCS, or ACS registered required.
- Registry eligible must pass registry within one year of employment or transfer into the position.
- Minimum of 1 year of echocardiography experience required. Responsibilities
- Explains purpose of test and procedure to the patient.
- Obtains necessary clinical history of present illness, reason for referral, and auscultation when appropriate.
- Enters record keeping data on the patients Electronic Medical Record.
- Performs test in accordance with developed policies and procedures and appropriate standards of care.
- Obtains high quality cardiac ultrasound images including M-mode, two dimensional, pulse wave, continuous wave, and color doppler modalities.
- Measures all parameters obtained from the study on the digital echo system.
- Maintains records in a retrievable manner.
- Prepares cases for the Doctors reading session.
- Maintains service maintenance log on all Echo equipment with an updated file of company representatives and repair services.
- Ensures adequate supplies and evaluate new equipment as required.