Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Lab

Location Address

2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM

Minimum Offer $33.87

Maximum Offer $57.68

Bring your expertise to a team where advanced cardiac imaging, strong mentorship, and real growth opportunities come together. As an echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) with our adult heart program, you'll work within a supportive and team oriented culture that encourages personal and professional development. Echo Techs work within a sonography-led lab, under the guidance of a supervisor, manager, and director-all with extensive backgrounds in echocardiography.

• 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: PRNFTE: 0.00

Job Exempt:
No

Work Shift:

Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited two (2) year Allied Health program required;
  Ultrasound Technology preferred.
• Bachelor s degree in a health science field, including but not limited to Cardiovascular Technology, Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing, preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography) program preferred.

• Cardiac ultrasound, vascular, and general ultrasound experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting preferred.

• New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) licensure required. New graduates must obtain licensure within ninety days of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current certification through one of the following credentialing organizations:
  • ARDMS/RDCS with a specialty in Adult Echocardiography (AE), Fetal Echocardiography (FE), or Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); or
  • CCI credential as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and echo cardiographic principles.
• Ability to perform high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and service excellence.

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