Cardiac Sonographer PRN

Banner Health Corporate; Sierra Vista (AZ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules

Weekly pay

Pre-tax retirement

Employee Wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan

Résumé du poste

Banner Health seeks a Cardiac Sonographer for per diem coverage at Banner University Medicine Multispecialty Clinic in Sierra Vista, AZ. The role emphasizes priority scheduling, teamwork, and reliability, often as the sole sonographer onsite.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cardiology echo and BLS certification. Responsibilities include performing echocardiographic procedures, educating patients, and providing timely preliminary findings to cardiologists while maintaining equipment and safety

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Allied Health Cardiovascular program.
• BLS certification required.
• ARDMS or CCI Cardiac Sonographer certification; eligible must obtain within 12 months.
• Minimum 3 years cardiology echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform high-quality echocardiography procedures per orders and guidelines.
• Educate patients/families about the procedure and care.
• Provide preliminary findings to physicians and document accurately.
• Ensure equipment quality control and maintain a safe work environment.
• Act as clinical/technical resource for staff and students.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Formation

Accredited Cardiovascular program

Outils

Cardiac ultrasound equipment

Description du poste

This Cardiac Sonographer will work in a fast paced specialty clinic and will have to prioritize tasks often. Many times you will be the only sonographer onsite so experienced sonographers are required for our team. Teamwork, communication with coworkers, and time management are key.

Location: Banner University Medicine Multispecialty Clinic - 3533 Canyon de Flores Ste C Sierra Vista, AZ 85650. Shift Availability: per diem; 10hr shifts. Available 2 days a week preferred Ideal Candidate: This position requires at least 3 years Cardiology Sonographer experience (ECHOs) and BLS certification.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b)
• Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.

Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

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. 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. 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. 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. 4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.
5. 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. 6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
7. 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. 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. 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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