Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer II New! Cardio Diag and Non-Invas | Full-Time | Phoenix Quick App[...]

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to advancing hope and healing for children. In this role, you will perform vital diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations, ensuring accurate data for disease diagnosis. You'll work with a team that values exceptional care and innovation, contributing to the health and well-being of children and families. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of pediatric healthcare, and you'll have opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography program or 10 years experience required.
• 3 years full-time pediatric cardiac sonography experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations for congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Create detailed reports of sonographer's impressions for physicians.

Skills

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Patient Interaction

Technical Competency

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Graduation from CAAHEP or ACCSC accredited cardiac sonography program

10 years experience in cardiac ultrasound

Tools

Sonography Equipment

Departmental Logs

Job description

Department: PCH-MAIN | Cardio Diag and Non-Invas

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8:30am-4pm

Posting #: 914078

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position performs diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations and cardiology procedures to provide data for diagnosis of disease and injuries in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements.

Position Duties

• 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 transesophageal, transthoracic, and advanced techniques including fetal, stress cardiac sonography as required and per training and expertise.
• Documents Preliminary Report
  Creates a detailed report of sonographer's impressions to include pertinent positive and negative anatomic findings and measurements for presentation to interpreting physician. It includes 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.
• Maintains Professional and Technical Competency
  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. 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/seminars; and completes self-directed learning via professional journals, texts and appropriate online resources to maintain continuing education credits as required for institutional and personal credentialing.
• 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 in departmental logs as required for 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

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement? 1. Graduation from a CAAHEP or ACCSC accredited cardiac sonography program or equivalent or 10 years experience in cardiac ultrasound.
Preferred Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement? 1. 3 years full time pediatric cardiac sonography.
Required Yes No 2. Endorsement from the clinical leadership at Phoenix Children`s Hospital with input from the medical director(s).
Required Yes No

Certifications / Licenses / Registries

Do you meet this requirement? 1. ARDMS RDCS-Pediatric (RDCS PE) or CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
Required Yes No 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
Required Yes No 3. Membership to professional societies (e.g. ASE, SDMS, AIUM, etc.).
Preferred Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement? 1. Shares on call duties with peers after hours and on weekends and holidays. Works independently in satellite locations.
Required Yes No 2. Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible with work assignments to balance work amongst staff. Must have readily available transportation to be able to change locations throughout the day for roving assignments with very little notice.
Required Yes No 3. Ability to maintain a positive professional demeanor in stressful situations and represent Phoenix Children’s in a positive way in all interactions. Demonstrates a willingness to create relationships that inspire trust and loyalty and have the best interest of patient and team at heart.
Required Yes No 4. Must influence a safe and respectful work environment and be able to communicate professionally and effectively.
Required Yes No 5. Effectively balances multiple priorities and workload to achieve desired results.
Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) -Constantly 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Constantly 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Frequently 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching -Frequently 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting -Frequently 7. Physical Requirement - Standing -Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Occasionally 9. Physical Requirement - Talking -Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Walking -Frequently 11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly 12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Frequently 13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Constantly 14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally 16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment -Applicable 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions -Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures -Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas -Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles -Applicable 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure -Applicable 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals -Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree