Cardiac Sonographer

Banner Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient education, and supporting physicians with diagnostic imaging.

Ideal candidates will have ARDMS/CCI certification, 1–2 years of cardiac sonography experience, and BLS. The position includes a 3 10-hour shift schedule with weekend and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited Allied Health Cardiovascular program.
• Requires national certification from ARDMS or CCI as Cardiac Sonographer.
• Uncertified hires must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Typically 1–2 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures by following orders and verifies provider instructions.
• Educates patients/families about procedures and expected outcomes.
• Produces high quality images and provides preliminary findings to physicians.
• Assists in invasive/interventional procedures per policy.
• Maintains equipment quality controls and safe environment.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

ARDMS/CCI certified

BLS certified

1–2 years experience

Education

Accredited Cardiovascular program

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Cardio Non-Invasive 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 3 10hr shifts, with a weekend, holiday and call requirement. Ideal Candidate: Must live within 30 min of BUMC-P (for call reasons); Prefer 1 year experience as Cardiac Sonographer, clearly reflected in resume; Attached copy of BLS certification.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• 7. 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.
• 8. 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.
• 9. 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.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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