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Echocardiographer

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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:

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

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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:_

_For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):_

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_

_Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) ._

_Questions should be directed to: Derek Young, [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected])_

_Screening of Applications Begins:_

_This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening._

_Anticipated Pay Range:_

_The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as_ **_HIRING RANGE:_**

_Assistant Professor: $240,000 to $254,886_

_Associate Professor: $293,814 to $314,752_

_Professor: $364,300 to $402,171_

_The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt._

_Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line._

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_ADA Statement:_

_The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) ._

_Background Check Statement:_

_The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees._

_Vaccination Statement:_

_CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) ._

_Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References_ **_Job Category_**

_: Faculty_ **_Primary Location_**

_: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20980 - SOM-PEDS Cardiology-GenOps_ **_Schedule_**

_: Full-time_ **_Posting Date_**

_: Aug 22, 2024_ **_Unposting Date_**

_: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Derek Young Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) Position Number: 00613206_

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Echocardiographer - 34639 Faculty

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. Our highly specialized pediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take on the most complex congenital heart defects (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-chd/) (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/heart/conditions-we-treat/) and achieve some of the best results in the nation. The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes. The Heart Institute has 80 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5615588&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

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.