Career Opportunities

South Denver Cardiology, one of Colorado’s largest and most respected private cardiology practices, is seeking a full-time General Cardiologist to join our dynamic team. We are a comprehensive, multi-specialty group dedicated to excellence in cardiovascular care.

The ideal candidate will be board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, with demonstrated proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), echocardiography, and Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) interpretation.

Our practice includes 34 cardiologists and 24 advanced practice providers serving the South Denver metro area. We are nationally recognized for several advanced programs, including a robust TAVR program, Electrophysiology (EP), LAAO, MitraClip, and CCTA with FFR imaging. Our specialty clinics encompass a wide range of focus areas such as Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR), Heart Failure, Structural Heart Disease, Clinical Research, Wellness, and Coronary Calcium Scoring, along with collaborative clinics in Pulmonary Hypertension, TAVR, Neurology, and Aortic Valve Disease.

South Denver Cardiology is known for its collegial work environment, strong commitment to clinical excellence, and emphasis on work-life balance—enabling providers to fully enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle of the Colorado Rockies.

We offer a competitive market-based salary, comprehensive benefits package, CME allowance and relocation assistance (if needed).

For inquiries or to apply, please contact:

Troy P. Stockman, MHA-L, CMPE
Chief Executive Officer
tstockman@southdenver.com

 

Job Summary:
The Arrhythmia Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the Electrophysiology (EP) patients care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and Nurse Practitioners as well as multidisciplinary team members; and providing education and support to these patients.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications, per current HIPAA regulations.
• Identifies patient service requirement by establishing rapport with potential and actual patients.
• Responsible for triaging patient, by phone or in person. The nurse appropriately incorporates the use of established protocols, available information, the nursing process, critical thinking, prioritizing, and delegation to resolve patient issues.
• Ensures correct prescription by communication with the physician and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes or refills.
• Will educate patients on their medical conditions, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications.
• Review of diagnostic test results with physicians. Differentiates normal results from abnormal results and obtain recommendations from the physicians. Informs patients of results and recommendations.
• Routinely see patients in the clinic for blood pressure management, medication titration, arrhythmia management, congestive heart failure exacerbations, and post procedure follow up, both with the assistance of a Nurse Practitioner and independently.
• When seeing Pts in the Specialty Clinic with the NP, the nurse will lead the appointment, use clinical judgement to present the patient to the NP, give recommendations for next steps, document all areas of care with attention to detail
• Reads and interprets ECGs
• Educating and monitoring patients anti-arrhythmic medications, including routine patient assessments and follow-ups
• Educates patients on their medical conditions, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanation of procedures, and answering questions.
• Is an active member of Rapid Response and Code Blue team. Responsibilities include BLS/ACLS protocols.
• Acts as a resource for the medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
• Provides routine and emergent care as directed per protocol.
• Screens patients for research and coordinates with research RNs for potential and current studies.
• Documents patient care activities using EMR.
• Complies with federal, state, local and professional requirements and advises management of needed actions.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectious control policies and protocols.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Ability to read and interpret ECGs.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Candidates with an associate’s degree will be considered if actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Current Colorado RN License
• At least 6 months of nursing experience required, including ECG as needed
• ACLS and BLS within 3 months of hire
• Cardiology Experience Preferred
• Epic Experience Preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds
• Possible travel to multiple office locations

 

Hours a Week: 40

 

Compensation: $38-43 per hour depending on experience and education

 

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other
related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Answer, triage and route multiple phone lines.
• Management of high call volume.
• Scheduling of office visits and outpatient diagnostic testing.
• Assist Physicians and staff in placing and transferring calls.
• Ability to learn and provide Alpha Numeric paging needs.
• Manage incoming hospital requests according to set protocol.
• Key player and participant in alerting entire building of emergencies.
• Assist callers with directions to all office locations.
• Take messages when required and maintain said records of all communications
• Follow all established call handling protocol as provided by the Supervisor Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Assist in any additional clerical duties requested by the Supervisor Represent our Practice and Facility to referring Physicians, patients and all other callers, in a positive and pleasant manner.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Excellent usage of Multi phone line system and heavy computer use.
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility, promptness and desire to be a team player.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

 

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Medical office experience preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds

 

Hours a Week: 40

 

Compensation: $20-$22.50 per hour depending on experience and education

 

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as
assigned.

Job Summary:

The patient service representative plays a crucial role in delivering excellent patient care
by managing front desk operations, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and ensuring a
positive patient experience.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greet and check in patients with professionalism and courtesy.
• Registration, load insurance, verify referrals, collect copay and balances.
• Scheduling of office visits and outpatient diagnostic testing.
• Assist Physicians and staff in scheduling patients.
• Manage incoming hospital requests according to set protocol.
• Key player and participant in alerting and assisting entire building of emergencies.
• Assist patients with directions to all office locations.
• Take messages when required and maintain said records of all communications
• Follow all established scheduling protocol as provided by the Supervisor.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Represent our Practice and Facility to referring Physicians, patients and all other callers, in a positive and pleasant manner.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and clinical teams to ensure seamless patient flow.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the needs of the practice and ensure optimal patient care.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Excellent usage of Multi phone line system and heavy computer use.
• Friendly and professional customer service skills in person and on the phone.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility, promptness and desire to be a team player.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
• Adhere to business casual dress code as set by SDCA.
• Must have flexibility in work schedule.
• Patient facing role.
• Must have ability to travel to any office location assigned for that day.

 

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Medical office experience preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds

 

Hours a Week: 40

 

Compensation: $19-$22 per hour depending on experience and education

 

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as
assigned.

This Cardiac Tech will work primarily in Specialty Clinics. They will report to the Specialty Clinic Cardiac Tech Lead and the Specialty Clinic Nursing Supervisor. Prior to performing any activity under this supervision, the MA/CNA/Technician will be fully trained and competent.

 

Responsibilities

• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications, per current HIPAA regulations.
• Responsible for rooming patients, taking vital signs, stocking and cleaning exam rooms and specialty clinic area.
• Accurately reconciling patient medications, gathering pertinent patient information Ie: labs etc. as necessary.
• Retrieve voicemail and triage as appropriate daily.
• Ensures correct prescription by communication with the provider and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes or refills as requested.
• Assist in oversight of medications, ensuring safe and appropriate follow up for patients.
• Provide Patient education/community resource materials as needed or instructed and maintain up to date file for patient materials.
• Obtain Prior authorizations for medications.
• Maintain specialty clinic OSHA logs and ensure daily recording.
• Maintains accurate record keeping and ensures current and proper documentation of pacemakers, ICDs, loops and patient care activities using EHR.
• Will educate patients on their medical conditions, devices, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanation of clinic process and procedures, and answering questions.
• Administer ancillary testing such as ECG, Spirometry as needed, 6-minute walk testing, recording of patient survey results and in office testing results into EMR.
• Maintains current BLS in accordance with SDCA protocol
• Acts as a resource for other medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
• Complies with federal, state, local and professional requirements.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment. Responsible for all clinical supply inventory and supply replenishment, sharps management and general keeping for the entirety of the specialty clinic area.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectious control policies and protocols.
• Performs various administrative duties, record keeping, statistical gathering and data recording as instructed.
• Cross train to other specialty clinic medical assistant or technician positions.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY: Collaborates with RNs/LPNs, Specialty Clinic Supervisor and Lead MA Supervisor

• Report directly to Lead MA for Specialty Clinic and the Specialty Clinic Supervisor for attendance or scheduling issues.
  Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others
• Flexibility, promptness, and desire to be a team player

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• AAS degree/certificate in medical assisting or cardiac tech strongly preferred
• Current BLS
• 2+ years direct patient care and ECG proficiency
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
• Immunizations up to date

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Assist with adult patients in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements not to exceed 50Lbs

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Computer skills
• Telephone and Voice Mail retrieval
• Blood pressure cuff/Stethoscope
• ECG
• Epic EMR, Pacemate, Harmony, Meditech, CHORIO, LabCorp, Quest, and other lab EMR as indicated
• Crash cart and supplies

 

Hours a Week: 40

 

Compensation: $21.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience and education

 

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Summary:

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set-up and placement of holter monitors, event monitors and 12 lead monitors.
• Direct communication between patients and healthcare providers regarding heart monitor utilizing telecommunication such as emails and phone calls
• First point of contact receiving Abnormal recordings/critical alerts from heart monitors during
  working hours
• Collect and disinfect monitors post processing.
• Patient enrollment and training for all ambulatory monitoring devices.
• Downloading of all data received from short term heart monitors and 12-lead monitors
• Processing and distribution of all reports.
• Assign processed reports to SDC physicians. Alert Diagnostic RN with critical alerts
• Review and distribution of all tasks received concerning ambulatory monitoring devices.
• Entry into Patient Portal as needed.
• Address patient and equipment issues as they occur.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic ECG interpretation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• The ability to multitask and maintain organization

 

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed

 

Tools/Equipment:

• Preventice Holter/Event monitors and 12-lead monitors by Boston Scientific.
• EPIC
• Phillips Zymed software
• Office equipment (phone, desktop, scanner, and printers)

 

Hours a Week: 40
Compensation: $20.00-$24.00 per hour depending on experience and education:

 

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other
related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Prepares patient for nuclear procedure by:  

• Reviewing pertinent patient history.  
• Thoroughly explaining procedure and answer patient questions as applicable.  
• Recognize and report to physician or Radiation Safety Officer any contraindications for nuclear procedure.  
• Insert intravenous catheter to be used to administer radioactive doses.  
• Follow ASNC/ICANL guidelines and SDCA nuclear testing protocol to acquire and process patient procedure. 

Provide proper care when emergency action is needed by:  

• Identifying emergency situations and implementing needed procedures.  
• Seek reinforcement.  
• Properly document incident.  
• Established a compassionate environment by providing:  
• Emotional and psychological support in a professional manner to patients and their family members.  
• Explain all procedures to be performed.  
• Provide opportunity for addressing patient questions and concerns.  
• Provide privacy and professionalism when prepping patients.  
• Documents patient care services by:  
• Creating report in Epic 
• Accurately documenting all information gathered during evaluation.  
• Proper distribution of all components of test.  
• Ensure proper billing and storage of test results.  
• Process images (Cedar and 4DM software)

Maintains clean working environment by:  

• Gathering clean laundry and properly disposing of soiled linen.  
• Maintain clean workstation.  
• Maintaining equipment for proper functioning, including daily floods, COR, uniformity and PM’s, as required by manufacturer.  
• Adhere to all State and NRC regulations concerning:  
• Radioactive dose receiving, administration and disposal.  
• Monitoring and evaluation of patient, staff and facility radioactive exposure and contamination.  
• Effective recordkeeping concerning radiopharmaceuticals, patient scheduling and dosages, daily surveys, weekly wipe testing, dose receipt and disposal and results of equipment calibrations using NMIS system.  
• When needed, follow correct protocols for radioactive spills and containment.  
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintains well counters, dose calibrators, geiger-mueller detectors and imaging cameras.  

 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks. 
• Ability to function well in a high‐paced and at times stressful environment. 

 Education and Experience: 

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification is required. 
• BLS 

 Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed 
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds

Tools/Equipment: 

• Gamma camera, dose calibrator, Geiger-mueller detector, well counter and NMIS system.  
• Epic EHR 
• PACs 4DM and Cedars 
• IV supplies.  
• ECG  

 Hours a Week: PRN

 Compensation: $38.50-$50.00 per hour depending on experience and education 

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Answer, triage and route multiple phone lines.
• Management of high call volume.
• Scheduling of office visits and outpatient diagnostic testing.
• Assist Physicians and staff in placing and transferring calls.
• Ability to learn and provide Alpha Numeric paging needs.
• Manage incoming hospital requests according to set protocol.
• Key player and participant in alerting entire building of emergencies.
• Assist callers with directions to all office locations.
• Take messages when required and maintain said records of all communications
• Follow all established call handling protocol as provided by the Supervisor Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Assist in any additional clerical duties requested by the Supervisor Represent our Practice and Facility to referring Physicians, patients and all other callers, in a positive and pleasant manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Excellent usage of Multi phone line system and heavy computer use.
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility, promptness and desire to be a team player.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Medical office experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds

Hours a Week: 40
Compensation: $20-$22.50 per hour depending on experience and education

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY:

Medical Assistants bring patients to the room to be seen by their doctors. They take the patients’ medical history and record their vitals and prepare patients for the exam with their doctor. They also assist the patient during the examination if requested.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist the physician during the examination.
• Authorize drug refills.
• Arrange examining room instruments and equipment.
• Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and privacy per current HIPAA regulations.
• Must be able to establish rapport with patients easily and be customer service focused.
• Needs to be able to communicate so as to reduce anxieties, providing explanations of
• treatment and answering questions for a variety of patients.
• Assists patients and physicians by escorting patients from lobby to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, getting medication list and preparing patients for examination.
• Obtains diagnostic data by performing point of care testing/treatments such as EKGs, and pulse oximetry.
• Performs clerical duties such as checking patients in and out, filling out disability forms, managing charts and obtaining physician signatures.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and professional requirements to keep licensing in
• good standing and by advising management of needed updates.
• Performs EECP once trained.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks exam rooms in the morning and after each exam.
• Coordinates communications by facilitating telephone communications for physicians, insurance companies and others.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must meet the requirements of a credentialed Medical or Nursing Assistant or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Must have BLS certification from American Heart Association
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp and drug test)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
• Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds

Tools/Equipment Used:

• 12 lead EKG, cardiac monitor/defibrillator, stethoscope, point of care testing equipment, basic computer knowledge, pulse oximetry, etc.

Hours a Week: 40

Compensation: $19.50-$24.00 per hour depending on experience and education

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY: 

We are seeking a skilled Sonographer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing diagnostic evaluations using sonography and other imaging techniques. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential patients, actual patients, and others in a position to understand service requirements. 

• Gains patients’ cooperation by reducing anxieties. 

• Thoroughly reviews patient/physician notes prior to exam to ensure correct imaging techniques are used. 

• Explain exam and answer questions. 

• Prepares patient for the ultrasound procedure. 

• Performs 2D, 3D, M-mode, Doppler, Contrast and Strain echocardiograms. Maintains production and high-quality studies by following the established standards, protocols, and procedures. Gives opinions and/or explanations of data and/or images at physicians’ request. 

• Maintains ultrasound supply inventory. 

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. 

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment. 

• Documents patient care services by organizing all data obtained for physician interpretation. 

• Creates echo report including summary in Epic structured report. 

• PACs is Agfa/Tomtech 

• Relays patient preliminary results to reading cardiologist as needed. 

• Adheres to all guidelines of SDC (South Denver Cardiology) and IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commision). 

• Provides proper emergency care, as needed. 

• Contributes to team effort. 

• Maintain required registry status. 

• Completes monthly and annual competency, as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Certified Adult Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialling International. 

• Extensive training in cardiac ultrasound

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 

• Epic experience preferred 

• Medical office experience preferred 

• Basic CPR 

• Vascular US is a plus but not necessary 

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 

• Ability to support adult patient in emergencies as needed 

HOURS PER WEEK:  40 

COMPENSATION:  $46-$56 depending on experience and education  

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned. 

Apply here, Jobs@southdenver.com