Cardiac Sonographer PRN

Banner Health•Vista, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer works in a fast-paced specialty clinic and prioritizes tasks, sometimes as the only sonographer onsite. The role uses specialized ultrasound imaging to help diagnose and treat cardiac conditions and supports physicians in developing diagnosis and treatment plans. The position is per diem, with 10-hour shifts; availability for two days per week is preferred. The sonographer performs and oversees echocardiographic services, applies scanning protocols and quality measures, produces images for timely interpretation, and provides preliminary clinical findings to physicians and cardiologists. The role also involves patient education, equipment quality control and troubleshooting, maintaining a safe environment and adequate supplies, and ensuring workflow efficiency. The sonographer may serve as a clinical resource, train staff and students, and support compliance with professional, accreditation, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Allied Health Cardiovascular program.
National certification as a Cardiac Sonographer from ARDMS or CCI; registry-eligible new hires must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
BLS certification.
Clinical knowledge typically achieved with one to two years of clinical experience.
Effective communication and human relations skills, with the ability to analyze data and solve problems.
The posting identifies at least three years of Cardiology Sonographer experience (ECHOs) as required for its ideal candidate.

Nice To Haves

Adult Echo experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.
Availability to work two days per week.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures according to referring providers’ orders, using independent judgment and established policies and procedures.
Oversee Heart Clinic echocardiographic services and ensure quality performance, scanning protocols, and quality measures follow ASE or IAC guidelines.
Educate patients and families about procedures and treatments, and demonstrate professional conduct and teamwork.
Produce high-quality images, document accurately, and provide timely preliminary clinical findings to supervising physicians, cardiologists, or cardiac surgeons.
Perform prescribed invasive or interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.
Evaluate equipment quality control, troubleshoot equipment issues, and notify appropriate personnel to maintain performance.
Maintain a safe environment and follow safety policies.
Maintain ethical, legal, professional, certification, and confidentiality standards.
Support efficient department workflow and maintain adequate supplies and materials.
Perform high-level disinfection according to manufacturer and regulatory policies and procedures.
Serve as a clinical and technical resource in cardiac sonographic imaging; may train staff and students, provide education, assess student competency, and give feedback to department leadership.
Ensure echocardiography functions comply with professional scope-of-practice, accreditation, regulatory, Joint Commission, and Title 22 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.