Cardiac Sonographer

Banner Health•Sun City, AZ

About The Position

As a Cardiac Sonographer at Banner Boswell Medical Center, you will work with a cardiovascular care team to provide specialized care while maintaining patient safety and comfort. This specialized ultrasound technologist performs echocardiographic and related cardiac imaging procedures to aid in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions and to support physicians in developing diagnosis and treatment plans. The position is full time, scheduled for four 10-hour day shifts, with night, holiday, and weekend call. Call coverage requires living within 30 minutes of the facility. The role performs and oversees echocardiographic services, imaging protocols, and quality measures in accordance with applicable professional guidelines. It involves obtaining high-quality images, documenting and presenting findings promptly, educating patients and families, and supporting physicians with preliminary clinical findings. The sonographer also maintains equipment and supplies, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and ensures compliance with professional, accreditation, and regulatory standards. The role may provide clinical guidance and training to staff and students.

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 through one to two years of clinical experience.
Effective communication and human relations skills, and the ability to analyze data and solve problems.
Must live within 30 minutes of the facility to meet call requirements.

Nice To Haves

Procedural experience.
Adult Echo experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiac imaging procedures by verifying referring providers’ orders and applying independent judgment and established procedures.
Oversee Heart Clinic echocardiographic services and ensure quality performance, scanning protocols, and quality measures align with ASE or IAC guidelines.
Educate patients and families about procedures and treatments, and promote professional conduct, teamwork, efficient resource use, and quality patient outcomes.
Obtain high-quality images, document exams accurately, and present images and preliminary clinical findings promptly to supervising physicians, cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons.
Perform prescribed invasive and interventional procedures competently and in accordance with established policies.
Evaluate equipment quality-control measurements, troubleshoot equipment, notify appropriate personnel when needed, and maintain a safe environment.
Maintain confidentiality and meet ethical, legal, professional, and certification responsibilities.
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.