Cardiac Sonographer I

Phoenix Children's Hospital•Phoenix, AZ

36d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Responsibilities

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 and transthoracic as required and per training and expertise.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, families, and coworkers while performing all activities of the job.
Creates a detailed report of sonographer`s impressions to include pertinent medical history, anatomic findings and measurements for presentation to interpreting physician.
Performs finalizing functions using Syngo and/or Electronic Health Record to facilitate timely and accurate results, charge capture and archival of studies.
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 Phoenix Children`s educational offerings and off-site conferences/seminars; and/or completes self-directed learning via professional journals, texts, and appropriate online resources to maintain continuing education credits as required for institutional and personal credentialing.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and integrates feedback into daily practice with the assistance of a mentor/preceptor as appropriate or needed.
Participates in cleaning, re-stocking, re-supplying, and turnover of CardioDiagnostic exam rooms and equipment to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations.
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.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.