Career Opportunities

The Mission of South Denver Cardiology Associates is “To be the provider of choice for delivering the highest quality cardiac care to adults in the region.” 

Thank you for your interest in a career with the South Denver Heart Center, and we look forward to hearing from you.  Your resume will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted if a potential match arises.

All job offers are contingent on passing a background check, a drug test, and proof of Covid-19 Vaccination.

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Team Member Benefits

South Denver Cardiology team members enjoy a wide variety of company benefits:

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, AFLAC
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k)
  • PLT (Personal Leave Time)
  • Use of Gym/Yoga Studio/and any class offered at South Denver Heart Center
  • Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service.

Career Opportunities

Please check out our open career positions below.

Licensed Practical – Vocational Nurse

Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; and providing support to 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.
• 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.
• 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, and congestive heart failure exacerbations.
• Provide pre and post operative education and assessment.
• Documents patient care activities using EHR.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanation of procedures, and answering questions.
• Performs ECGs, spirometry, and 6 minute walks.
• Completes prior authorizations for medications, procedures and visits.
• Acts as a resource for the medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
• Provides routine and emergent care as directed per protocol.
• 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.
• Assists NP or RN teams with emergent or urgent patient care situations.
• Cross coverage to all specialty clinics

Job Title: Licensed Practical – Vocational Nurse
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Specialty Clinic Supervisor
Review Date: 02/23/2023

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.
• ECG, spirometer, quality of life interviews, on the job training as needed.

Education and Experience:
• Completion of Practical Nursing Program
• Current Colorado Practical License
• Six months of nursing experience preferred
• BLS, ACLS within 2 years of employment
• Cardiology Experience Preferred
• Epic Experience Preferred
• Crash cart and supplies

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed

Hours a Week: 40
Compensation: $25-$32 depending on experience
Accountability: Reports to Specialty Clinic Supervisor
*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

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Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing support to patients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients
  • Gathers baseline conditioning/cardiac status through current treadmill evaluations
  • Conducts 1:1 consultation to further inform patients and their families of cardiac rehab environment with review of heart event, CAD risk factors, medication compliance, and past medical history
  • Monitors telemetry during cardiac rehab classes
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support in a professional manner to patients and families.
  • Gathers current medication list and ensures patients fully understand reason for and actions of all medications
  • Contact physician if indicated to modify medication regime
  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals, and making or recommending necessary adjustments
  • Evaluates physical complaints by thoroughly questioning and performing physical assessment
  • Recognize need for interventions in evaluation of angina, hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and takes appropriate medical action
  • Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care team members
  • Emergency support when necessary

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must have ability to multi-task
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Requires the ability to work under minimal supervision and assume responsibilities for task initiation and completion
  • Basic computer knowledge with experience using Microsoft Office 365
  • 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:

  • Cardiac Rehab and/or Outpatient experience preferred
  • Current Colorado RN License
  • BSN from accredited University preferred
  • BLS/ACLS, & critical care experience strongly preferred
  • Basic EKG Interpretation experience: 12-lead EKG Interpretation experience preferred
  • Familiarity with ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescriptions and AACVPR Guidelines for Cardiac Rehab preferred
  • EPIC EMR system experience preferred
  • Background check and drug test required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
  • At least 6 months of nursing experience required, including ECG as needed

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
  • Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed

Hours a Week: 30-40

Compensation: $35.50-$42 depending on education and experience

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

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Prevention Clinic

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical or Vocation Nurse, under the guidance of the NP, assists in the Prevention Department.  The LPN is responsible for assisting the NP in managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing support to patients. 

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 active patients. This includes education and communication with patients on their medications and testing.
  • Responsible for triaging patients by phone or in clinic. 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 prescriptions by communication with the health care provider and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes or refills.
  • Assists patients in obtaining their medications, prior authorizations, collaboration with pharmaceutical companies to find cost effective methods for patient access to medications.
  • 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.
  • Teaches patients self-injection techniques.
  • Reviews diagnostic testing results with health care providers. Differentiates normal results from abnormal results and obtains recommendations from health care providers.  Informs patients of results and recommendations.
  • Employs life coaching techniques for weight management, improved nutrition, and patient compliance
  • Screens patients for research and coordinates with research RNs for potential and current studies.
  • Documents patient care activities using EMR.
  • Acts as a resource for the medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
  • Assists NP or RN teams with emergent or urgent patient care situations.
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse with a current Colorado license
  • Graduation from an Accredited LPN or LVN program
  • BLS
  • Experience with life coaching, and facilitating patient motivation preferred
  • Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
  • Drug screen

PHYSICAL EFFORT: 

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

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

  • Crash cart and supplies
  • Computer skills
  • EPIC and Meditech Programs
  • Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint
  • Zoom, Microsoft Teams
  • Telephone and Voice Mail retrieval
  • Blood pressure cuff/Stethoscope
  • ECG

Hours a Week: 40

Compensation: $26-$30

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

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Procedure Scheduler

Job Summary:
Procedure Schedulers under the supervisor of the Director of Clinical Services and department leads schedules procedures for our patients.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinates and schedules heart catheterizations, trans catheter interventions, pacemakers, EP/Ablations, TEE’s, Tilt Tables, Cardioversions, and CT procedures.
• Answer, triage and route multiple phone lines.
• Ability to provide Alpha Numeric paging needs.
• Manage incoming hospital requests according to set protocol.
• Take messages when required and maintain said records of all communications
• Follow all established call handling protocol as provided by the Supervisor.
• 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.
• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications according to HIPAA regulations.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing rapport with potential and current patients.
• Providing explanations of treatment and answering questions by maintaining excellent customer service.
• Arranges appointment for history and physical with MD if needed.
• Explains pre-op instructions.
• Acquires signed consents for procedures.
• Adheres to medication restrictions per protocol.
• Acquires EKG and lab work as needed.
• Obtains insurance pre-certification for procedures.
• Ensures compliance with hospital protocols by sending history and physicals, orders, consents, lab work and EKG’s to admission areas.

Accountability:
• Reports to Director of Clinical Services

Qualifications:
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software
• Friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Flexibility, promptness and desire to be team player.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp, drug test).

Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Epic experience preferred
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Hours a Week: 40

Compensation: $21-$25 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.

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Cardiac Rehab Exercise Physiologist

Job Summary:

Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients with chronic diseases
Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients
  • Follows ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescriptions
  • Follows AACVPR Guidelines for Cardiac Rehab
  • Gathers baseline conditioning/cardiac status through current treadmill evaluations
  • Conducts 1:1 consultation to further inform patients and their families of cardiac rehab environment with review of heart event, CAD risk factors, medication compliance, and past medical history
  • Monitors telemetry during cardiac rehab classes
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support in a professional manner to patients and families.
  • Gathers current medication list and ensures patients fully understand reason for and actions of all medications
  • Contacts physician if indicated to modify medication regime
  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals, and making or recommending necessary adjustments
  • Evaluates physical complaints by thoroughly questioning and performing physical assessment
  • Recognize need for interventions in evaluation of angina, hyper/hypotension, hypo/hyperglycemia, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and takes appropriate medical action
  • Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care team members
  • Emergency support when necessary

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Must have ability to multi-task
  • Requires the ability to work under minimal supervision and assume responsibilities for task initiation and completion
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Exercise Physiologist: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from an accredited University
  • AHA-Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; BLS and ACLS is preferred.
  • 400 + hours of experience in Cardiac Rehab; Experience with Intensive Cardiac Rehab is preferred
  • Familiar with AACVPR Guidelines for Cardiac Rehab
  • Requires patient assistance with exercise equipment and requires some lifting over 40lbs
  • Basic computer knowledge with experience using Microsoft Office 365.
  • Experience with EPIC EMR system and Scottcare/Versacare Tele system preferred

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires patient assistance with exercise equipment and requires some lifting over 40lbs

Hours a Week: 30-40

Compensation: $20.50-$25.00 depending on education and experience

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

 

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Clinical Medical Assistant

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 the 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 protimes, 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 and certified.
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

  • Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Applicant 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.
  • Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp, and drug test)
  • Covid-19 Vaccination required

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

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

SCRIBE CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

PAY: $18.00-$24.00

RESPONSIBILITIES

(In addition to responsibilities listed under Clinical Medical Assistant)

  1. Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to:
  • Patient medical history and physical exam,
  • Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
  • Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
  • Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
  1. Medical Scribes also spot mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and check to correct the information in order to reduce errors. All addenda must be signed off by a physician. Medical Scribes ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record. Alert physician when the chart is incomplete. Medical Scribes must comply with specific standards that apply to the style of medical records and to the legal and ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.

SKILLS

  1. Language Skills – The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Medical Scribes must be proficient in typing and good at spelling, punctuation, grammar, and oral communication. Must be able to listen to complex medical information and summarize in a clear, complete, and concise fashion. Excellent English composition skills required to generate professional, polished writing at a high rate of production.
  2. Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports. Translate medical abbreviations into their expanded forms.
  3. Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and use all functions of electronic medical record software. Must accurately enter data into a database, search for information. Must be proficient in and keep up to date with changes in current EHR program(s) used at the facility. Must be able to type words and numbers quickly and accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

 (In addition to qualification/education listed under Clinical Medical Assistant)

  • Applicant must meet the requirements of a credentialed Medical or Nursing Assistant or be acknowledged with an ABR-OE.
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Cardiac Sonographer (PRN)

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all 2-dimensional echos, M-Mode, and Doppler studies in an outpatient setting.
  • Prepare a preliminary interpretation of those studies. Gives opinion and/or explanation of data/images at the physician’s request.
  • Maintains production and quality of echocardiogram studies by following established standards and procedures.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology.
  • Ability to apply theory to practice in the application of ultrasound technique to the clinical evaluation of the target anatomy.
  • Documents patient care services by organizing all data obtained for physician interpretation.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $37.00-$50.00

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited program in Vascular/Cardiac Sonography.
  • RDCS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
  • BLS certified.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cardiac sonography.
  • Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
  • Vascular experience a plus.
  • Covid-19 Vaccination required
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Patient Check-in Clerk

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and check-in patients
  • 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 the 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 and call handling protocols 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Check-In/Out  Supervisor

HOURS A WEEK: 40

COMPENSATION RANGE:$18.00-$21.00

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
  • Excellent usage of Multiphone 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.
  • Medical office experience preferred.
  • Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
  • Adhere to the business casual dress code as set by SDCA.
  • Must have flexibility in work schedule.
  • Must have the ability to travel to any office location assigned for that day.
  • Covid-19 Vaccination required

 

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Call Center Scheduler / Customer Service Representative (Full-Time Position)

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 the 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 protocols 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Scheduler Supervisor

HOURS A WEEK: 40

COMPENSATION RANGE: $18.00-$21.00

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
  • Excellent usage of Multiphone 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.
  • Medical office experience preferred.
  • Background check required (includes credit, justice, worker’s comp)
  • Covid-19 Vaccination required
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