Echo Tech Coordinator - Four Peaks

34 Four Peaks Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth's Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, AZ seeks a Coordinator - Cardiovascular to oversee coordination of services, equipment, staff and preferences in the OR. The role interfaces with physicians, leadership, and scheduling to ensure high-quality patient care and safety; leads staff onboarding and ongoing education.

The position emphasizes cardiac sonography support, collaboration across departments, and adherence to policy, with flexibility to meet clinical needs and shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates from an accredited institution required; Bachelors preferred.
• 3 years Radiologic Technologist or Sonographer required; 5 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ARRT/NMTCB/RVT credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes specialty goals, assists with staffing and capital budget planning.
• Coordinates patient care activities; interfaces with physicians and resources.
• Oversees staff orientation, training, and performance evaluation.
• Acts as resource to physicians, patients, families, and staff.
• Oversees Echo department scheduling, accreditation renewals, and training.
• Maintains regulatory education requirements and interdepartmental services.

Education

Associates from an accredited institution

Bachelors from an accredited institution (preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State: Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd Mesa, AZ 85209 Category: Clinical Operations Shift: Day Department: CV EKG/Echo Shift: 0700-1730 4x10 Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY The Coordinator - Cardiovascular assists with the coordination and overall management of specific services assigned by cardiovascular leadership. These services may include actively interfacing with physician(s) to provide customer service at the point of care; assess, plan and evaluate material, staff and patient specific care to coordinate activities of the specialty(s). Plan, direct and coordinate all aspects related to management of equipment, supplies, and management of preference cards within assigned service line/s in the Operating Room (OR). Will be a contact for the service line(s) and a liaison with physicians, leadership team, scheduling department, and department staff. Provide care to the patients functioning within the scope of practice. Incumbent may be required to make staff assignments; schedule cases perform new staff orientations. Function as a role model, demonstrating clinical expertise in providing direct support to department staff. Practices effective communication methods with the Clinical Educator, leadership, co-workers, families, and customers. Serves as a policy and practice resource within the assigned unit. Implements in-service programs for clinical staff developed by others. Maintains flexibility in scheduling hours to meet clinical needs of all shifts. Specifically for Echo Department and under the direction of the supervisor, the Lead sonographer/Cardiovascular coordinator performs high quality cardiac ultrasound procedures that require ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgement. Ensures clinical staff are following department policies, procedures and protocol to provide quality patient care as well as adhering to established safety standards. Performs a variety of tasks, by providing technical expertise to maintain, enhance and advance the departmental standards. Maintains confidentiality in all related activities. Attends required meetings and maintained continuing education. Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within the organization to exceed patient expectations. Acts as a preceptor by onboarding cardiac sonographers and student externs with departmental orientation and use of equipment in a clinical setting. Will oversee all functions of the echo department included but not limited to staff scheduling, accreditation renewals and training. Works directly with the director of noninvasive cardio diagnostics to ensure all studies are being completed with the recommended standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establishes measurable specialty goals and objectives, assists in capital budget preparation, plans for staffing with Director/supervisor, and plans for special patient needs related to equipment. Demonstrates clinical competency, prioritization and problem- solving skills. Coordinates patient care activities and physician’s specific requests; coordinates available resources and utilizes effective delegation skills. Maintains unit and other regulatory educational requirements. Participates in continuing education, quality of improvement activities, and supports membership in professional organizations. Implements staff development programs along with Clinical Educator and is responsible for orientation of new personnel, student, and others to the specific specialty Participates in the planning, orienting, teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of staff and students. Serves as a resource to others including physicians, patients, families, caregivers, and visitors. Assists, consults, and serves as a resource to the health care team. May be dedicated to performing orientations. Assists in identifying orientation needs of new and existing employees. Tracks education requirements ensuring regulatory needs are met. Assists in the development of orientation schedules for new employees. Facilitates interdepartmental in-services to meet regulatory needs of staff members.

EDUCATION

Associates from an accredited institution Required Bachelors from an accredited institution Preferred

EXPERIENCE

3 years Radiologic Technologist or Sonographer Required 5 years Radiologic Technologist or Sonographer Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Upon Hire Required National Registry in (1) Imaging Modality – ARRT(R), ARRT(CT), ARRT(CI), ARRT(MR), ARRT(N), ARRT(S), ARRT (VI), NMTCB, ARMRIT, ARDMS or RVT Upon Hire Required

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