Cardiac Sonographer II New! CHC Cardiodiag-Non Invasive | Full-Time | Gilbert ...Read More Quic[

Position Summary

This position performs diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations and cardiology procedures to provide data for diagnosis of disease and injuries in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. This role demonstrates an expanding knowledge base of complex congenital heart disease for specific types of patient populations. The position applies more in-depth clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills and demonstrates an increased capacity to problem solve.

• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
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  Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations on patients across the spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease for interpretation by cardiologist. Determines proper technique and positioning to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards, protocols and procedures. Performs or assists with transesophageal, transthoracic, and advanced techniques including fetal, stress cardiac sonography as required and per training and expertise.

• Documents Preliminary Report
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  Creates a detailed report of sonographer's impressions to include pertinent positive and negative anatomic findings and measurements for presentation to interpreting physician. It includes exam aspects outside sonogram results that may relate to diagnosis or treatment, including, but not limited to, patient reaction to temperature, pressure or movement of transducer, ability to respond to instructions, and movement limitations. Report is clear, concise, and grammatically correct and utilizes appropriate spelling and punctuation.

• Maintains Professional and Technical Competency
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  Participates in career development and leadership activities to support the function of the lab. Proactively evaluates practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of workflow practices. Serves as preceptor to students, fellows and orientees in our program. Continues to pursue knowledge and self‑improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the field.
  
  Attends staff meetings as required to stay up to date on departmental policies and procedures. Participates in and contributes to Phoenix Children’s educational offerings and off‑site conferences/seminars; and completes self‑directed learning via professional journals, texts and appropriate online resources to maintain continuing education credits as required for institutional and personal credentialing.

• Care of Professional Environment and Equipment Maintenance
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  Participates in cleaning, restocking, resupplying, and turnover of Cardio Diagnostic exam rooms and equipment to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations. Enters information in departmental logs as required for documentation. Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. Reports service needs and preventive maintenance issues as appropriate by utilizing the help desk and biomed service tickets.
  
  Enters data in departmental logs as required.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested

• Education
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  Graduation from a CAAHEP or ACCSC accredited cardiac sonography program or equivalent or 10 years experience in cardiac ultrasound.
  Preferred
• Experience
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  • 3 years full time pediatric cardiac sonography.
    Required
  • Endorsement from the clinical leadership at Phoenix Children’s with input from the medical director(s).
    Required
• Special Skills
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  • Shares on call duties with peers after hours and on weekends and holidays. Works independently in satellite locations.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible with work assignments to balance work amongst staff. Must have readily available transportation to be able to change locations throughout the day for roving assignments with very little notice.
  • Ability to maintain a positive professional demeanor in stressful situations and represent Phoenix Children’s in a positive way in all interactions. Demonstrates a willingness to create relationships that inspire trust and loyalty and have the best interest of patient and team at heart.
  • Must influence a safe and…