Echo Sonographer Need in Northwest Tucson
US Heart and Vascular is in need of an Echo Sonographer to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ.
Main Function:
Performs various imaging procedures/studies in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent patient care, acting with professionalism and empathy at all time
- Provides patient care in a timely manner, communicates with radiologist, and works efficiently as a team member
- Preforms a variety of tasks and works under general supervision
- Helps maintain quality control of sonographic equipment
- Maintain daily log of patients seen
- Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician and explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimal test results
- Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity
- Adhere to guidelines for sterilizing and cleaning of all equipment
- View images and adjust parameters to achieve high quality diagnostic imaging
- Follows and enforces Pima Heart policies and procedures
- Successfully complete in person device/application specific training
- Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
- Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prepare for procedures including moving patients
- Decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be registered or eligible with ARDMS in Cardiac and Vascular or become registered within one year.
- BLS/CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Echo, Stress Echo and Vascular preferred
- Experience using Siemens SC2000(full/upright) and Siemens Bonsai(portable/laptop) equipment.
About the Community: Located in PIMA county, Tucson is considered the soul of the Sonoran Desert and the flavor of the Southwest, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts. Join a community rich in food, arts, culture, and the great outdoors. Tucson International Airport (TUS) off nonstop service to 20+ destination airports, with convenient one-stop connections.
Interested candidates should reach out to Wendy Parker: wendy.parker@usheartandvascular.com or text/call 919-210-8946.
