Cardiac Sonographer III

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Cardiac Sonographer III to perform advanced diagnostic cardiac sonography exams across pediatric and congenital cases. The role emphasizes precision, patient safety, and collaboration with cardiology, imaging, and nursing teams.

The position is full-time with varied days, typically Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm, and requires strong clinical judgment and teaching aptitude to mentor peers and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations on patients with congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Determines proper technique and positioning to obtain optimal results per protocols.
• Performs pediatric and adult congenital echo exams and teaches others when possible.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, families, and coworkers during procedures.
• Creates detailed preliminary reports with impressions and relevant findings for physician interpretation.
• Uses Syngo and/or Electronic Health Records to finalize studies, enter data, and support accurate billing.

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer III

• Department: PCH-MAIN | Cardio Diag and Non-Invas
• Location: Phoenix
• Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8:30am-4pm
• Category: Radiology/Imaging Svcs
• Posting #: 992234
• Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills for performing diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations and cardiology procedures. The role provides data for diagnosis of disease and injuries in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. The position demonstrates focused critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an outcome-oriented approach to care.

Position Duties

Basic and Advanced Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations on patients across the spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease for interpretation by cardiologist. Determines proper technique and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards, protocols and procedures.

Performs or assists with pediatric and/or adult congenital cardiac sonography exams and procedures as well as demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills as required and per training and expertise. Must regularly demonstrate mastery and understanding of complex pediatric congenital echo and be willing and able to teach others (fellows, peers, etc) as opportunity allows.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, families, and coworkers while performing all activities of the job.

Documents Preliminary Report

Creates a detailed report of sonographer`s impressions to include pertinent medical history, anatomic findings and measurements for presentation to interpreting physician. It may include exam aspects outside sonogram results that may relate to diagnosis or treatment, including, but not limited to, patient reaction to temperature, pressure or movement of transducer, ability to respond to instructions, and movement limitations. Report is clear, concise, and grammatically correct and utilizes appropriate spelling and punctuation.

Performs finalizing functions using Syngo and/or Electronic Health Record to facilitate timely and accurate results, charge capture and archival of studies. Takes steps to quickly remedy identified errors and omissions utilizing the chain of command as necessary.

Maintains Professional and Technical Competency

Continues to pursue knowledge and self-improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the field. Attends staff meetings as required to stay up to date on departmental policies and procedures. Participates in and contributes to Phoenix Children`s educational offerings and off- site conferences/seminar. Completes self-directed learning via professional journals, texts and appropriate online resources to maintain continuing education credits as required for institutional and personal credentialing.

Participates in career development and leadership activities to support the function of the lab. Proactively evaluates practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of workflow practices. Serves as preceptor to students, fellows and orientees in our program.

Instrumental in developing quality improvement initiatives. Continually integrates feedback into daily practice.

Care of Professional Environment and Equipment Maintenance

Participates in cleaning, re-stocking, re-supplying, and turnover of cardiodiagnostic exam rooms and equipment to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations. Enters information into departmental logs as required for accreditation documentation.

Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. Reports service needs and preventive maintenance issues as appropriate by utilizing the help desk and biomed service tickets as appropriate. Enters data in departmental logs as required.

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable