<p>Arizona Heart Institute in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Echocardiography Technologist to join a dedicated cardiac imaging team within a high-volume, multispecialty physician office environment. This role sits within a well-established cardiovascular specialty practice on E. Thomas Road, supported by a regional health system comprising five acute care hospitals, four neighborhood emergency centers, and approximately 20 outpatient clinic locations across the greater Phoenix valley. The position offers a stable employed model with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear credentialing pathway for registry-eligible candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient cardiac imaging practice within Arizona Heart Institute, a recognized cardiovascular specialty center in Phoenix</li> <li>Performs noninvasive echocardiography using high-frequency ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic cardiac images</li> <li>Responsible for transducer selection, equipment setup, and patient preparation in accordance with established protocols</li> <li>Reviews pertinent patient history, physical exam findings, and clinical data to facilitate physician interpretation and diagnosis</li> <li>Delivers oral and written technical summaries of findings directly to interpreting cardiologists</li> <li>Operates within a multispecialty network of over 120 employed physicians and practitioners across approximately 20 outpatient locations</li> <li>Supported by five acute care hospitals and four neighborhood emergency centers within the affiliated Abrazo Health system</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with defined workflows for billing, documentation, and supply management</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED plus successful completion of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program required</li> <li>ARDMS certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or CCI certification as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required; registry-eligible candidates considered with the expectation that registration is obtained within 12 months of hire</li> <li>BLS certification required at time of hire</li> <li>Minimum of one year of clinical echocardiography experience required; two or more years preferred</li> <li>Proficiency in transducer selection, ultrasound image acquisition and evaluation, and compliance with HIPAA and site-specific protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix, Arizona offers a compelling combination of year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to other major metros, and a rapidly growing healthcare economy that makes it one of the most in-demand markets for allied health professionals in the country. The greater Phoenix valley provides access to world-class outdoor recreation — hiking in the Sonoran Desert, proximity to Sedona and Flagstaff, and a vibrant arts and dining scene — alongside highly rated suburban school districts and a strong sense of community. For clinicians relocating from colder climates or high cost-of-living cities, Phoenix consistently ranks among the most livable large metros in the Southwest.</p>