Echo Tech

**Primary City/State:** Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 **Category:** Imaging **Shift:** Day **Department:** CV EKG/Echo Full-Time, Days, 40hrs pp **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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * 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. 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 * Other / Certificate 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** * Associates from an accredited Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program. **Preferred** EXPERIENCE * Other, New Graduate **Required** * Other, experience in a hospital or clinic setting as a Cardiac and/or Vascular Ultrasound Technologist (hospital or cardiologist office). **Required** LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS * Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, **Required** * Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - Certification, Registered Graduate and/or Registry Eligible **Required** * Current ARDMS (American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) credentials in one of the following RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) **Required** or * Current CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) credentials in one of the following RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) **Required** We're all in for your career.