Cardiac Sonographer Echo Department

Job Description

Primary City / State :

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name : Cardio Non-Invasive

Work Shift : Day

Job Category : Clinical Care

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Cardiac Sonographer at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center you will perform adult Echocardiograms, TEEs, and Stress Echo, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions in patients. You will play 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. In addition, you will perform contrast studies, bubble studies, and utilize Strain Imaging. Preferred candidate should have RDCS or CCI to be considered.

Required schedule :

6 : 30am- 5 : 00pm, 4-10hr shifts, various weekday and weekends as department need. Mandatory Holiday, Weekend Call rotation (Call rotation 5 : 00pm-6 : 20am).

Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

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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