Cardiac Sonographer

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform adult echo, TEE and stress echo in a high-volume cardiology imaging lab at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix.

You will collaborate with physicians, support accurate diagnoses, and contribute to a fast-paced team focused on delivering quality patient care. This role requires 1–2 years of clinical experience and active ARDMS/CCI certification with BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Allied Health Cardiovascular program.
• ARDMS or CCI Cardiac Sonographer certification; uncertified but eligible must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders.
• Oversees echocardiographic services, ensuring quality of performance and protocol adherence.
• Maintains equipment quality control and safety standards.
• Provides patient education regarding procedures; ensures professional conduct and teamwork.
• Delivers high-quality images and preliminary findings to supervising physicians and Cardiologists.
• Acts as clinical/technical expert in Cardiac Sonographic Imaging and trains staff and students.

Education

ARDMS/CCI Cardiac Sonographer Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Clinical Care

You have a place in the health care industry. If you're looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference - and real change in the health care industry - you belong at Banner Health.

Within our Cardiology Sonography positions you will perform adult echo, TEE and stress echo in a high volume, fast paced environment. We have the opportunity to see a variety of pathology and exam types, including structural heart procedures, TAVR and Watchman. You will keep busy, experience a lot of variety and constantly be learning new skills. You will truly be a part of a family that wants to see you flourish while you develop your Banner career.

Location

Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix

Schedule Details

Full Time 10hr shifts; weekend, holiday and call requirement.

Ideal Candidate

• Must live within 30 min of BUMC-P (for call reasons);
• Prefer 2 years experience as Cardiac Sonographer, clearly reflected in resume;
• Attached copy of BLS certification.

Position Summary

This position, acting as a specialized ultrasound technologist, aids in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions in patients, playing a central role in detecting issues related to the heart, including heart malfunctions and in supporting the physicians as they develop diagnosis and treatment plans.

Core Functions

• Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Oversees Heart Clinic echocardiographic services, ensuring quality of performance. Accountable for the oversight and application of scanning protocols and quality measures, following the guidelines of ASE or IAC.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Performs high quality images and presents them for timely interpretation, ensuring accurate documentation. Performs exams and imaging duties by providing preliminary clinical findings to the supervising physicians. Also provides valuable and timely preliminary findings to the Cardiologists or Cardiac surgeons.
• Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow in the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Performs high level disinfecting in accordance with manufacturers and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Functions as the clinical and technical expert in Cardiac Sonographic Imaging for the Cardiology or Cardiovascular department. May act as a clinical resource to staff and students, as well as train new staff and students in sonographic techniques, with focus on the echocardiographic laboratory. May provide echocardiographic related education to Banner Health staff and cardiac sonography students. May assess student competency and provide feedback to department leadership.
• Ensures echocardiography functions are within compliance of professional scope of practice, accreditation and regulatory standards, Joint Commission and Title 22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires completion of an accredited Allied Health Cardiovascular program.

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Cardiac Sonographer. Uncertified new hires who are Registry eligible must obtain certification within 12 months of hire. BLS certification required.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with one to two years of clinical experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

Adult Echo experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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