Part Time Cardiac Sonographer Multispecialty Clinic
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Department Name:
Banner Staffing Services-AZ
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services
offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the
country's leading health systems. If you're looking to leverage
your abilities - you belong at Banner Staffing Services.
Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem
opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are
utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great
way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member,
you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to
any regular opportunities within Banner Health. Banner Staffing
also provides RN Bedside Commitment opportunities (formally Banner
Travel) which offers 8, 10, or 13-week commitments at facilities in
WY, NV, NE, CA, AZ and CO. Learn more at
As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will
enjoy:
Preferred qualifications: We are an academic hospital, so we look
for technologists who are interested in learning and excited to
grow. Experience in an inpatient setting is a plus, but not
necessarily required. Preferably, candidate would be a graduate of
an accredited sonography program. Must be registered, or be able to
attain registry within a year. We are looking for a team player,
able to pivot as demands and priorities change. Able to take
constructive criticism. Collaborative thinker, must recognize that
the echo lab is a team working toward delivering excellent patient
care.
Specific job details: Sonographers are responsible for
independently performing high quality echocardiograms on an
inpatient and out patient population. Sonographers start IVs,
perform EKGs, administer bubble studies and contrast as well as
perform TEEs and dobutamine and exercise stress tests. We have a
really great team of sonographers, RNs, fellows, residents and
leaders here. Working with the fellows allows sonographers to learn
continually, and can obtain our CMEs by attending the fellow's
conference each week. Banner BUMCT is a 700 bed hospital, and
sonographers perform a wide variety of tests and clinical studies.
We spend time in the cath lab and OR. The lab works really hard on
training every sonographer to perform every task and opportunities
to grow with projects and responsibilities within the department
and across the hospital.
Additional Details:
Equipment used: Philips Epic, Ie33, cx50 laptop, GE S70, E9,
Seimens Acuson.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position, acting as a specialized ultrasound technologist,
aids in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions in
patients, playing a central role in detecting issues related to the
heart, including heart malfunctions and in supporting the
physicians as they develop diagnosis and treatment plans.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring
providers' orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned
methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
Oversees Heart Clinic echocardiographic services, ensuring quality
of performance. Accountable for the oversight and application of
scanning protocols and quality measures, following the guidelines
of ASE or IAC.
2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment
to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct in
all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and
quality patient outcomes.
3. Performs high quality images and presents them for timely
interpretation, ensuring accurate documentation. Performs exams and
imaging duties by providing preliminary clinical findings to the
supervising physicians. Also provides valuable and timely
preliminary findings to the Cardiologists or Cardiac surgeons.
4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed
invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established
policies.
5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and notifies appropriate
personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe
environment for patients, personnel and visitors. Adheres to safety
policies.
6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and
certification responsibilities related to the practice. This
includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow in the department.
Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and
material to ensure non-interruption of services. Performs high
level disinfecting in accordance with manufacturers and regulatory
policies and procedures.
8. Functions as the clinical and technical expert in Cardiac
Sonographic Imaging for the Cardiology or Cardiovascular
department. May act as a clinical resource to staff and students,
as well as train new staff and students in sonographic techniques,
with focus on the echocardiographic laboratory. May provide
echocardiographic related education to Banner Health staff and
cardiac sonography students. May assess student competency and
provide feedback to department leadership.
9. Ensures echocardiography functions are within compliance of
professional scope of practice, accreditation and regulatory
standards, Joint Commission and Title 22. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Performs all functions according to established policies,
procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as
applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner
Health with an excellent service experience by consistently
demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general
content of and requirements of this position and are not intended
to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or
responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's
immediate manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
None
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
None
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values,
and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for
staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and
results-oriented manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep,
Chaplain, RN)
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch
frequently.
Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond
quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color
vision.
Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and
ability to grasp and handle objects.
Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating,
transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood
and bodily fluids.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing,
and speaking in person or on telephone.
May require periodic use of personal computer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires completion of an accredited Allied Health Cardiovascular
program.
Requires national certification from the American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or from Cardiovascular
Credentialing International (CCI) as a Cardiac Sonographer.
Uncertified new hires must obtain certification within 12 months of
hire. BLS certification required.
This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with
one to two years of clinical experience. Must demonstrate effective
communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and
solve problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Adult Echo experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
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