Cardiac Sonographer

At Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Provides excellent quality care in the role of an Echo Tech and assists with Cardiac procedures for patients. Able to proficiently perform transthoracic echoes transesophageal echoes stress tests as required for position.

• Explains procedure to patient and/or family prior to and during examination.
• Obtains clinical history relevant to examination and consult with referring physician regarding appropriate ultrasonic procedure.
• Selects proper controls on machine, calibrates machine, and performs Echocardiography examination of diagnostic quality, visualizing and documenting as many cardiac structures as possible.
• Utilizes ancillary devices (i.e.: cameras, video records, etc.) to obtain permanent record of examination.
• Keeps equipment in good operating condition, must have the ability to detect instrument malfunctions.
• Inspects and ensures proper maintenance and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports the need for major repairs.
• Selects tracings for Cardiologist interpretation. Tracings will be measured and calculated prior to submission to Cardiologist for interpretation.
• Maintains department records, including patient charts, files, tapes, etc., as well as departmental statistical information.
• Notifies Cardiologist of test(s) to be interpreted in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining 24-hour interpretation turnaround times.
• Notifies Cardiologist of any unusual or possibly abnormal tracing that, in the technologist's opinion, may need immediate attention.
• Applies critical thinking skills and judgement in assisting patients and performing procedures.
• Takes call as needed for departmental coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum: 

• HS Diploma/GED
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification (BLS-CPR)
• ARMDS (RDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).