**Overview**
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Chandler, Arizona , has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.
For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 100 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 429. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.
The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/chandlerregional/Pages/default.aspx) .
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**Responsibilities**
JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dynamic CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER who is passionate about the health and well-being of our patients to provide excellent quality care while assisting with Cardiac procedures for patients at Chandler Regional Medical Center.
+ 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 turn-around time. Notifies Cardiologist of any unusual or possibly-abnormal tracing that, in the technologist's opinion, may need immediate attention.
+ Assists in other Cardiology procedures as needed.
+ Takes call as needed for departmental coverage.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**REQUIREMENTS:**
High School diploma/GED or Higher Education and completion of an Echocardiography Program
American Heart Association-issued BLS card
ARDMS/RDCS or CCI/RCS required
3+ years of experience
**PREFERRED:**
Pediatric and Structural heart experience
**Pay Range**
$36.96 - $53.60 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.