Echocardiographer

Our Story

SHS was established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By only using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other. Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!

The Mission

As a PRN Echocardiographer, you’ll help deliver high-quality patient care and actionable diagnostic insight for the communities of southwestern Colorado—bringing clarity, comfort, and confidence to every cardiovascular ultrasound.

Key responsibilities include:
- Follow approved clinical protocols for each cardiovascular ultrasound exam; expand the study as needed to answer the clinical question.
- Review and interpret clinical history to shape the exam and support useful diagnostic information.
- Communicate clearly (written and verbal) with providers and across departments; attend meetings and complete reports on time.
- Provide respectful, unbiased care; explain the exam to patients/families and offer reassurance.
- Maintain documentation standards, infection control practices, privacy/confidentiality compliance, and patient safety.

Required qualifications/skills:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) and completion of an accredited Echocardiography program.
- Current BLS/CPR; basic computer skills; strong English communication (additional languages preferred).

Ready to put your skills in motion? Apply today.

On-Shift Energy

Your day moves fast and feels meaningful: you greet patients with calm confidence, set expectations in plain language, and keep the experience dignified from start to finish. Between exams, you connect the dots—clinical history, hemodynamics, anatomy, and flow patterns—so the images tell a clear story. You’ll trade quick updates with providers, coordinate smoothly with other departments, and keep everything organized, accurate, and ready for the next decision. Some shifts include stepping in for a teammate, catching a meeting, or sharpening your technique through learning moments that make tomorrow’s scans even stronger.

Your Retirement Boost

Access to a 403(b) retirement plan to help you invest in your future while you keep your work flexible.

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

** THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE, THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED. **

As a condition of employment by Southwest Health System (SHS), you will be required to authorize SHS to conduct a background check prior to your commencing work at SHS, which includes a criminal investigation and verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history, and education. If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you will also be subject to a drug testing for illegal drug use. SHS positions are subject to a Post Offer-Pre Work Screen. This physical exam will determine the capability of the applicant to perform the essential functions.

In consideration for the offer of employment set forth, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against SHS for invasion of your privacy in respect of the physical exam, drug testing and background checks referenced above.