Advanced Sonographer Mod 1 - Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center

0008 Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is seeking a skilled Sonographer to perform general, vascular, and echocardiogram studies. You will operate independently, apply professional judgment, and document findings while maintaining patient safety and excellent care standards.

The role requires NM licensure, ARDMS/ARRT/CCI certification, and a broad skill set across ultrasound modalities. Full-time hours include nights and on-call as needed, with career growth opportunities and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred.
• New Mexico Sonography License required.
• Sonographer certification by ARDMS/ARRT/CCI required.
• Two qualified modalities must be listed as initial licensure (AB/OB/GYN/BR/PS/RVT/RVS/AE/PE).

Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiogram studies independently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiography.
• Apply independent judgment to determine need for image enhancement and document abnormalities.
• Maintain patient safety and sterile technique; ensure accurate EHR documentation.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Echocardiography

Vascular ultrasound

Education

Associate’s degree in related health science

Job description

Location Address:

4801 Beckner Road Santa Fe, NM 87507

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $66.64

Summary:

• 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: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 10 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 modalities as an initial licensure: Diagnostic Sonography: Abdomen (AB) Obstetrics & Ginecology (OB/GYN) Breast (BR) Pediatric Sonography (PS) ARRT (S) Vascular Sonography: Registered Vascular Technology (RVT) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) ARRT (VS) Cardiac Sonography: Adult Echocardiography (AE) Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)

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