Advanced Sonographer Mod -PresNow-ABQ

Overview

Location Address: 6400 Paseo Del Norte NE Albuquerque, NM 87113

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $37.29 — Maximum Offer $56.92

• Performs general diagnostic ultrasound exams and related data for subsequent evaluation and treatment by the attending physician.
• Performs all cardiac ultrasound (echocardiograms); produces images of the heart to show hemodynamics and function.
• Performs all routine vascular exams for evaluation of possible abnormal vascular defects or disease.
• Exams are digitally acquired, and measurements are obtained per each specific modality. Ensures patient safety through the use of procedure protocols and policies.
• Takes call as needed.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:
Part time | FTE: 0.30 | Job Exempt:
No |

Work Shift:

12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

• Perform general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiogram studies independently.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the practice of general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiography.
• Apply independent judgment during the exam to determine the need for any additional imaging enhancement.
• Recognize, fully evaluate, and document any abnormalities or anomalies in general ultrasound, vascular exams, and echocardiograms.
• Requires detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and principles of ultrasound.
• Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking skills with the ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve problems to ensure completion of performed exam(s).
• Alert provider to critical findings.
• Assists provider in procedures, such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc. Scans and marks the patient's body to determine the ideal angle for punctures and assists as necessary.
• Knowledge and understanding of sterile techniques throughout the procedure.
• Knowledge and understanding of high-level disinfection (HLD) process.
• Accurately completes charges for all exams performed in the EHR system as well as initiates and assign the preliminary report in PACS.
• Attends section staff meetings, pertinent in-services, workshops and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations by infections disease, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains and documents communications with physicians and nursing units regarding test results.
• Maintains established hospital/departmental and specialty area(s) and ultrasound policies, procedures, competencies, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
• Function as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete daily work requirements.
• Participates in and endorses the established PHS Policies and Procedures and guest relations programs.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission regulations for the department.
• Available for on-call as needed.
• Assists in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment — including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary.
• Works with, oversees any ultrasound student.
• Performs other duties and functions as required.

• * Associate's degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred in related field.
• New Mexico Sonography License required.
• Sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.
• Must have two (2) of the following qualified…