Noninvasive Cardiologist (PRN)

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Job Summary

Denver Health is recruiting for a PRN non invasive cardiologist. Provide cardiology services to patients with cardiovascular related ailments and diseases, including stable coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, cardiogenic shock and congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular and structural heart disease, etc. Diagnose patients with the aid of diagnostic images, determine appropriate courses of treatment, and supervise and interpret diagnostic tests including electrocardiograms, stress tests, and echocardiograms, etc. Monitor patients' conditions and progress, explain procedures and discuss test results and treatment plans with patients.

Essential Functions:

• Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack. (10%)
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention and address patient concerns. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. (10%)
• Order or conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments. Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram. Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation. (0%)
• Order or conduct exercise electrocardiogram tests to monitor cardiovascular activity under stress and tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment. (20%)
• Design and explain treatment plans, based on patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results. (20%)
• Diagnose medical conditions of patients using cardiovascular conditions, medical records, reports, test results, or examination information. (20%)
• Monitor patient progress following cardiac surgery. Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and reevaluate treatments, as necessary. (20%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school. Required

Licenses:

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Computer skills required.

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.