Pediatric & Fetal Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Children's Hospital

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Pediatric & Fetal)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Facility: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Job Summary

• Perform diagnostic cardiac sonography examinations with a sub-specialty in fetal cardiac sonography.
• Conduct cardiology procedures to provide diagnostic data for disease and injury assessment.
• Maintain close collaboration with fetal cardiologists and nurse coordinators.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Weekend shift approximately every 18-19 weeks (Saturday/Sunday)
• On-call approximately 3 shifts per month at the main hospital campus
• Primary location is the main campus, with possible floating to Avondale and Arrowhead campuses

Requirements

Education

• Graduation from a CAAHEP or ACCSC accredited cardiac sonography program or equivalent experience
• OR 10 years of experience in cardiac ultrasound

Experience

• Ability to perform complex pediatric congenital and fetal echocardiograms
• Minimum 6 years full-time pediatric cardiac sonography experience
• Proven leadership skills with commitment to leadership activities after orientation
• Endorsement from fetal echo physicians and medical directors
• Experience with Philips Echo machines and Siemens Syngo Dynamics PACS system

Certifications / Licenses

• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric (RDCS PE) or CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Fetal (RDCS FE)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)

Additional Information

• COVID-19 vaccination recommended but not required
• Flu vaccination required October through April; exemptions must be approved prior to starting
• Unvaccinated staff for flu or COVID-19 must sign declination and masking agreements and mask during respiratory virus season