Perform high-quality cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures while adhering to department protocols and safety standards. Maintain laboratory accreditation through quality assurance activities and provide excellent customer service to patients.
Requirements summary
Requires BLS certification and ARDMS or CCI credentials in cardiac or vascular sonography. Candidates should have an associate degree from an accredited program and may be new graduates or have over 10 months of experience.
Department: Network Diagnostic Imaging Float Pool - PRN; reqs 12 shifts per quarter - Reqs one winter holiday, one summer holiday, and one difficult to staff day - Must float to at least three Honorhealth locations Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Echo Tech I performs high quality cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound procedures that require ingenuity, initiative and independent judgment. Must be capable of following department policies, procedure and protocol to provide quality patient care. Provides excellent customer service adhering to established safety standards. Performs a variety of tasks providing technical expertise to maintain, enhance, and advance departmental standards. Assists in quality control and quality assurance. Follows the guidelines of the laboratory to adhere to accreditation standards. Maintains confidentiality in all related activities. Attends required meetings and maintains continuing education. Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within the organization to exceed patient expectations. Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency cardiac and/or vascular procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. EDUCATION Associate's Degree from an accredited Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program. - Preferred Other Sufficient education/training to acquire American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in Cardiac and/or Vascular ultrasound. - Required EXPERIENCE >10 months experience in a hospital or clinic setting as a Cardiac and/or Vascular Ultrasound Technologist (hospital or cardiologist office). - Required Other New Graduate - Required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Current ARDMS (American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) credentials in one of the following: RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) OR Current CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) credentials in one of the following: RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) - Required Radiology\ARDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Graduate and/or Registry Eligible - Required We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:
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