What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer Gilbert position at Dignity Health Medical Group?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Provides excellent, quality care in the role of a Cardiac Sonographer and assists with Cardiac ultrasound procedures for patients of Dignity Health Medical Group.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM
PREFERRED
Where You'll Work
Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 400 providers and 1200 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus
Pay Range
$56.2519 - $56.2519 /hour
Provides excellent, quality care in the role of a Cardiac Sonographer and assists with Cardiac ultrasound procedures for patients of Dignity Health Medical Group.
- Explains procedure to patient and/or family prior to and during examination.
- Obtains clinical history relevant to examination and consult with referring physician regarding appropriate ultrasonic procedure.
- Selects proper controls on machine, calibrates machine, and performs Echocardiography examination of diagnostic quality, visualizing and documenting as many cardiac structures as possible.
- Utilizes ancillary devices (i.e.: cameras, video records, etc.) to obtain permanent record of examination.
- Keeps equipment in good operating condition, must have the ability to detect instrument malfunctions. Inspects and ensures proper maintenance and makes minor maintenance adjustments or reports the need for major repairs.
- Selects tracings for Cardiologist interpretation. Tracings will be measured and calculated prior to submission to Cardiologist for interpretation.
- Maintains department records, including patient charts, files, tapes, etc., as well as departmental statistical information.
- Notifies Cardiologist of test(s) to be interpreted in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining 24-hour interpretation turnaround time.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM
High School diploma or GED
Higher level degree and completion of an echocardiography program
1 years of experience
Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS)
or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo (RDCSAE)
PREFERRED
1 year of experience as an Echocardiology Sonographer
Where You'll Work
Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 400 providers and 1200 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus
Pay Range
$56.2519 - $56.2519 /hour
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