Echocardiographer - 34639 Faculty **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Pediatric Cardiology** **Job Title:** **Echocardiographer** **Position #00613206 – Requisition #34639** **Job Summary:** Key Responsibilities: + Interprets diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in the inpatient and outpatient setting on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease. Capable of performing transthoracic echocardiograms on patients with complex congenital heart disease. + Performs and provides in-the-moment interpretations on diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operating room, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settings on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease. + Train and mentor pediatric categorical cardiology fellows, as well as pediatric advanced cardiac imaging 4 th year fellows. + Help to train and mentor pediatic cardiac sonographers. + Outpatient cardiology clinic at the Anschutz campus and possibly network of care. **Work Location:** Onsite **Why Join Us:** **Echocardiographer** **Position #00613206 – Requisition #34639** **Job Summary:** Key Responsibilities: + Interprets diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in the inpatient and outpatient setting on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease. Capable of performing transthoracic echocardiograms on patients with complex congenital heart disease. + Performs and provides in-the-moment interpretations on diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operating room, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settings on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease. + Train and mentor pediatric categorical cardiology fellows, as well as pediatric advanced cardiac imaging 4 th year fellows. + Help to train and mentor pediatic cardiac sonographers. + Outpatient cardiology clinic at the Anschutz campus and possibly network of care. **Work Location:** Onsite **Why Join Us:** **Why work for the University?** + Medical: Multiple plan options + Dental: Multiple plan options + Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision + Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay + Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year + Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) + Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) + Holiday Days: 10/year + Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses + ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** _Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire._ **Assistant Professor:** + Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. **Associate Professor:** + Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. + At least 5 years of experience **Professor:** + Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. + At least 10 years of experience **Condition of Employment:** + **Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado** + **Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check** _*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting._ **Preferred Qualifications:** + Minimum of at least one additional year of training in non-invasive cardiac imaging/echocardiography. + Ability to perform and provide in-the-moment intrepretions on diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operating room, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settings on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease. + At least a cursory understanding and comfort with performing 3D transesophageal echocardiography for the purposes of providing imaging guidance ofr procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (e.g., transcatheter ASD closure, VSD closure, atrial septostomy, etc). + Evaluate and manage general cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Deep knowledge of congenital heart disease anatomy, physiology and clinical implications + Strong communication skills + Ability to work collaboratively with a large team, including echocardiographers, sonographers, cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and critical care physicians. + Desire to progress the clinical practice of pediatric cardiology and/or echocardiography through clinical investigation and research. + Ability to teach medical students, residents, fellows, and sonographers the essentials of pediatric cardiology and echocardiography. **How to Apply:** 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address + Strong communication skills + Ability to work collaboratively with a large team, including echocardiographers, sonographers, cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and critical care physicians. + Desire to progress the clinical practice of pediatric cardiology and/or echocardiography through clinical investigation and research. + Ability to teach medical students, residents, fellows, and sonographers the essentials of pediatric cardiology and echocardiography. **How to Apply:** 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address **Screening of Applications Begins:** **Anticipated Pay Range:** _or hiring range_ **HIRING RANGE:** **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Pediatric Cardiologist with subspecialization in the performance and interpretation of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 675 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heart catheterization every year since 2017. 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Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20980 - SOM-PEDS Cardiology-GenOps : Full-time : Aug 22, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Derek Young Posting Contact Email: DEREK.YOUNG@UCDENVER.EDU (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=DEREK.YOUNG@UCDENVER.EDU) Position Number: 00613206jeid-376a58feb6427847bcdea9ad84e40153 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.