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At Children’s Colorado, all echocardiograms are performed by sonographers specifically trained in pediatrics which supports our high standard of care for all of our patients. The Cardiac Sonographer performs clinical echocardiographic studies for congenital heart disease on patients ranging from neonatal to adult.  As a leader in pediatric heart care, our Institute is the largest in the region, treating more than 20,000 patients each year. We offer multiple levels for this role, welcoming registry-eligible sonographers, and those with intermediate to extensive experience.  

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Qualifications

Education:  Associate’s degree and/or graduation from a formal sonography program is required (all levels).

Experience: 

• Associate Cardiac Sonographer: No experience is required.
• Cardiac Sonographer: One year of cardiac sonography experience.
• Senior Cardiac Sonographer: Three years of cardiac sonography experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer:  Five years of cardiac sonography 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) registry eligible. 

Certifications: (may vary based on position level)

• 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 (requirement is for individual to obtain the certification within 18 months of hire for Associate level). 
• BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire (all levels)

Hourly Salary: (Based on position level, credentials, and years of relevant experience)

• Cardiac Sonographer Associate:  $34.78 - $52.17
• Cardiac Sonographer: $38.34 - $57.51
• Cardiac Sonographer Senior: $42.27 - $63.41
• Cardiac Sonographer Advanced: $46.61 - $69.91

About Children's Hospital Colorado

Here, it’s different. Come join us.Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.Here, the nation’s brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist’s outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we’re making new strides every day.We’ve been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.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 dif...ferent 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 our doors.A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it’s different.

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