Echo Tech II Heart Care Osborn Clinic

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Echo Tech II performs high quality cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound procedures that require ingenuity, initiative and independent judgment. The role involves following department policies, procedures, and protocols to provide quality patient care and excellent customer service while adhering to established safety standards. The Echo Tech II provides technical expertise to maintain, enhance, and advance departmental standards, assists in quality control and quality assurance, and follows laboratory guidelines to adhere to accreditation standards. Maintaining confidentiality, attending required meetings, and maintaining continuing education are also key aspects of the role. Cultivating a collaborative and cooperative work environment to exceed patient expectations and demonstrating proficiency in routine and emergency cardiac and/or vascular procedures are essential.

Requirements

Sufficient education/training to acquire American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in Cardiac and/or Vascular ultrasound.
Associates from an accredited Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program.
Experience in a hospital or clinic setting as a Cardiac and/or Vascular Ultrasound Technologist (hospital or cardiologist office).
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - Certification
Current ARDMS (American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) credentials in one of the following: RDCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist)
OR Current CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) credentials in one of the following: RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist)
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - Certification Registered Graduate and/or Registry Eligible

Nice To Haves

Cardiac experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Completes all functions related to performing cardiac and/or vascular procedures.
Documents pertinent information in appropriate electronic reporting systems to include but not limited to reporting and charging of the procedure.
Maintains laboratory accreditation by adhering to department protocols and participating in all required accreditation activities.
Participates in Quality assurance and Quality control activities.
Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance customer service and teamwork.
Coordinates scheduling of patients and maintains appropriate communication with other personnel.
Participates in other work activities as assigned to include but not limited to education, accreditation and research studies.