- Where
- Banner Childrens Cardiology (5310 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite 110) · Banner Estrella Med Ctr (9305 W Thomas Rd) · Banner Thunderbird Med Ctr (5555 W Thunderbird Rd) · BEMC Pediatric Multispecialty (9305 W Thomas Rd Suite 125) · BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd) · Banner Del Webb Med Ctr (14502 W Meeker Blvd)
- Level
- Mid
Primary City/State:
Glendale, Arizona
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Job Category:
Clinical Care
Are you an accomplished pediatric cardiac sonographer who is passionate about patient care and would like to join a vibrant, expanding team? At Banner Health, medical imaging is essential to providing top-notch patient care. Join us!
You must be able to work in a dynamic, expanding, and fast-paced accredited pediatric echo lab as a registered pediatric cardiac sonographer. At our several hospital campuses, we offer services in both inpatient and outpatient clinic settings, including satellite clinics with portable equipment. Traveling and being flexible at the last minute are requirements. You can choose from a variety of assignments depending on whether you live in the East or West Valley. Transthoracic echocardiograms must be performed for both adult and pediatric patients with basic to complicated congenital heart disease. Make use of your superior understanding of cardiac physiology and illness to make sure that preliminary reports contain detailed information and that important discoveries are communicated promptly. Exams must be conducted in acute hospital settings, such as the operating room, cardiac catheter lab, emergency department, neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, and other inpatient units. Opportunities are available to act as a preceptor for students or new employees as necessary as well to learn and perform Fetal Echocardiograms and Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Must be open to taking holiday and after-hours calls at various hospital locations. Strong time management abilities and outstanding people skills are required. Call bonuses, working 4–10 hour shifts are all excellent incentives.
**Required national certification from ARDMS or CCI**
**Preferred certifications from, RVT for Vascular, RCS for echo.
You will work along side 8 Physicians/APP's and a robust team of support staff members.
Location :
The West Valley Float position is primarily based out of the Glendale clinic, which serves as the main home location.
This position works a team of Sonographers that alternate helping with patient coverage between the Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Del Webb Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center and Banner University Medical Center. Glendale Clinic. Banner Estrella Clinic coverage will be 3 days per week (Monday-Wed) and will be working to help with coverage with a team for our other locations.
Hours/Shift: This position will start with 5- 8 hr shift M-F during training. After training we will offer to keep 5- 8's or 4-10's, plus night/weekend call rotation.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position independently performs the most complex echocardiography studies for the diagnosis of heart disease in the pediatric population and congenital heart disease in adult patients. This position performs in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population. This position may provide these services in multiple locations as designated by department scope.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Independently performs echocardiograms on pediatric and adult patients with complex congenital heart disease utilizing department specific protocols. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient being served.
2. Records, interrogates, quantifies, and measures both the presence of normal and abnormal anatomy or physiology in a manner consistent with approved standards. Independently produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate preliminary reports and documentation.
3. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Participates in ongoing quality improvement…