Cardiac Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations to support diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction. The role requires independent judgment and advanced technical skills to produce and analyze high-quality cardiac images and help guide a range of care decisions, from minimally invasive procedures to major structural repairs. The sonographer also supports a positive experience for patients and their caregivers.

The position is at Chandler Regional Medical Center, a 443-bed acute care hospital serving the East Valley community. The organization describes an interdisciplinary, patient-first environment and offers training, resources, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an ASCT-credentialed Echocardiography Program.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RDS) credential within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• One year of echocardiography experience.

Responsibilities

• Explain the procedure to the patient and/or family before and during the examination.
• Obtain relevant clinical history and consult with the referring physician about the appropriate ultrasonic procedure.
• Select machine controls, calibrate the machine, and perform diagnostic-quality echocardiography examinations, visualizing and documenting as many cardiac structures as possible.
• Use ancillary devices, such as cameras and video recorders, to create a permanent examination record.
• Keep equipment in good operating condition, detect instrument malfunctions, inspect equipment, perform minor maintenance adjustments, and report the need for major repairs.
• Select tracings for Cardiologist interpretation and measure and calculate tracings before submission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED