What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at CommonSpirit Health?
Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
As a Cardiac Echo Sonographer with SJHMC you will perform diagnostic testing to support our cardiac team in their efforts to properly diagnose and treat patients.
Every day you will perform various tests on patients with cardiovascular issues. You’ll apply your independent judgment relative to all technical imaging procedures for patients with heart failure heart rhythm disorders heart attack and minimally invasive surgical procedures to major structural repairs.
To be successful in this role you must have a solid knowledge of imaging equipment and proper patient positioning to produce and analyze quality electrocardiograms. You’ll continuously strive to deliver a positive experience to our patients and their caregivers.
Responsibilities
- Produce ultrasonic images to evaluate hemodynamics of heart valves chambers and vessels
- Ensure optimal imaging quality by performing quality checks on diagnostic equipment
- Attends class seminars on new developments in technical improvements in sonography
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS program)
- Previous sonography experience preferred
- Active certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required
