CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

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Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 197 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona.

We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities :

The Cardiac Sonographer at our hospital plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions by using advanced ultrasound equipment to capture images of patients' hearts and cardiovascular systems.

Responsibilities include performing echocardiograms, analyzing and interpreting the images to assist cardiologists in diagnosing cardiac conditions, maintaining and calibrating ultrasound equipment, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.

The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, exceptional technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary medical team to provide high-quality patient care.

Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development are essential for success in this role.

• Explains procedure to patient and / or family prior to and during examination
• Obtains clinical history relevant to examination and consult with referring physician regarding appropriate ultrasonic procedure.
• Selects proper controls on machine, calibrates machine, and performs Echocardiography examination of diagnostic quality, visualizing and documenting as many cardiac structures as possible.
• Utilizes ancillary devices (i.e. : cameras, video records, etc.) to obtain permanent record of examination.
• Keeps equipment in good operating condition, must have the ability to detect instrument malfunctions. Inspects and ensures proper maintenance and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports the need for major repairs.
• Selects tracings for Cardiologist interpretation. Tracings will be measured and calculated prior to submission to Cardiologist for interpretation.
• Maintains department records, including patient charts, files, tapes, etc., as well as departmental statistical information.
• Notifies Cardiologist of test(s) to be interpreted in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining 24-hour interpretation turn-around time.

Notifies Cardiologist of any unusual or possibly-abnormal tracing that, in the technologist's opinion, may need immediate attention.

• Assists in other Cardiology procedures as needed.
• Takes call as needed for departmental coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000

Qualifications : REQUIREMENTS :

REQUIREMENTS :

High School diploma / GED or Higher Education and completion of an Echocardiography Program

American Heart Association-issued BLS card

ARDMS / RDCS or CCI / RCS required

PREFERRED :

Pediatric and Structural heart experience