Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology

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Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

• Echocardiography imaging:
  Perform comprehensive, diagnostic images using 2D, 3D, color imaging to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.

• Patient care:
  Ensure each echo is done in a patient-centered, comfortable and safe environment. Sonographers explain the process to patients and alert physicians of critical findings or changes in patient condition that require further evaluation.

• Reporting:
  Prepare preliminary echo reports including relevant measurements.

• Call:
  Participate in weeknight and weekend call. Sonographers take "Home Call" with call pay. On average, sonographers are called in overnight approximately once a month. Weekend call is typically 2-6 echoes on Saturdays and Sundays and triaged by the on call pediatric cardiologist.

• Collaboration:
  
  Work as a team with fellow sonographers and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal imaging for every patient.

• Equipment maintenance:
  Assist echo lab managers with maintaining equipment and performing quality control.

• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in educational sessions to ensure we provide the most up-to-date care to our patients.

Qualifications:

Non-Registered Cardiac Sonographer

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred or a two-year allied health education program including diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapist, occupational therapists, physical therapists and registered nurse.

• 1 year experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound preferred.

• Obtain the New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) within 60-days of hire.

• Must pass registry exam for ARDMS or CCI within two years of start date as a condition of continued employment by meeting the required performed studies. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding and cardiac anatomy and the practice of echocardiography.

• BLS required at the time of hire.

Level I Cardiac Sonographer

• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelor's program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).

• 0-4 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.

• ARDMS/RDCS (AE) or CCI (RCS) credential.

• BLS required at the time of hire.

• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) - New graduates must obtain within 90 days.

Level II Cardiac Sonographer

• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelor's program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing). 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 4-8 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.

• ARDMS/RDCS (AE) or CCI (RCS)…