Cardiac Sonographer

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center • Phoenix, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of our cardiac team, performing crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.Every day, you will apply your independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction, supporting decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs.To be successful in this role, you must possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment, master proper patient positioning techniques, and expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. Above all, you will continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers

Requirements

• Registered Cardiac Electr, upon hire or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire or
• Registered Vascular Technologist, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, upon hire

Nice To Haves

• High School Graduate General Studies and 1-3 years One (1) year experience as an echocardiography sonographer, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Verifies orders entered into Cerner by ordering Physician for the examination.
• Attains B/P, Height and Weight and billable diagnosis to complete the exam from Cerner.
• When patient enters room Sonographer will ask patient for date of birth and first and last name and if patient has a Cardiologist and enters all pertinent information in the ultrasound machine.
• Sonographer will explain the echocardiogram to the patient or patient's family.
• Perform the Echocardiogram following ICAEL standards and Protocol. Sonographer will send the attained images into the PACs system.
• Sonographer will then complete a preliminary report for the reading Cardiologist.

What This Job Offers

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