Registered Cardiac Sonographer

San Juan Regional Medical Center; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM seeks a Cardiopulmonary Cardiac Sonographer to provide comprehensive ultrasound studies and stress testing with diagnostically reproducible data, contributing to accurate diagnoses and patient-centered care.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI registry, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months; emphasis on teamwork, infection control, patient teaching, and quality improvement within our values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• ARDMS/CCI Echocardiography registry required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of transfer/hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography to obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac ultrasound exams and understand cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• Conduct stress testing with accurate data, coordinate with team, and interpret ECGs where needed.
• Acquire complete and reproducible EKGs and Holter tests; recognize artifacts and potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.

Education

ARDMS or CCI Echocardiography registry

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider- we’re a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. The Cardiopulmonary Cardiac Sonographer creates a safe, productive, and patient centered experience during cardiopulmonary procedures. They create a caring professional environment for the patient, family, and physician and obtain diagnostically reproducible data that contributes to the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients leading to restoration of optimal patient health and well being.

Required Behaviors

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications

• Registered ARDMS or CCI Echocardiography registry
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification (required within 6 months of transfer/hire)

Duties and Responsibilities

Echocardiography: The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac ultrasound exams They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology They will understand the essentials of ultrasound physics and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data.

Stress Testing: The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac stress exams They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology They will understand the essentials of EKG interpretation and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data They will able to identify and troubleshoot suboptimal EKG tracings They will be able to identify potentially life threatening arrhythmias and implement appropriate interventions They will coordinate the stress test with other team members The Sonographer will provide pre and post procedural teaching and instructions.

EKG/Holter Monitoring: The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate EKGS and holter tests They will have a thorough knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation They will be able to recognize and troubleshoot common artifacts They will be able to recognize hemodynamically significant arrhythmias (critical values).

Documentation: The Sonographer is responsible for completing all required charting and billing documentation in a timely basis.

Quality Improvement: The Sonographer will assist with the identification, resolution, and tracking of quality improvement initiatives.

Patient Teaching: The Sonographer is responsible for providing patient and family education in an understandable and compassionate manner.

Infection Control: The Sonographer is responsible for following all required infection control practices and guidelines and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the patient care area and equipment.

Staff/Client Relationships: The Sonographer will include the patient and family whenever possible The Sonographer will contribute to the growth of the department in a solution oriented constructive problem solving approach The Sonographer will advocate and protect patient rights The Sonographer will respect and adapt for cultural diversity The the/therapist will interact professionally with coworkers and promote interdepartmental teamwork.

Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship.

Other duties as assigned.

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks.

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions: Recognize that potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or hazardous materials, noxious/irritating fumes, long hours, and unforeseen conditions that might generate stress may be encountered Recognize that physical demands such as extensive walking, standing, lifting, positioning, pushing, and or transferring of patients may be required Correctible visual and auditory acuity is required to ensure patient safety

To learn more, visit us at http://www.sanjuanregional.com.