SONOGRAPHER I

UNM HOSPITALS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

UNM Hospitals in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Staff Sonographer to provide diagnostic ultrasound services under the delegated authority of a supervising physician. You will perform exams, prepare preliminary findings, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role involves rotating shifts with multiple night/weekend coverage and potential on-call duties. Required qualifications include an Associate Degree and ARDMS or equivalent ultrasound certification, with CPR/BLS and state

Qualifications

• Associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography or an equivalent program.
• Certification and licensure as required (ARDMS or Ultrasound Certification).
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Licensure (NMMIRT).
• Breast certification within 12 months of hire.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including on-call and related exposure precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic medical sonography examinations and prepare preliminary findings.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to facility policies.
• Review patient history and coordinate with supervising radiologist.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and quality assurance procedures.
• Carry out QA protocols and maintain accurate facility reports.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate Degree

Program Graduate

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT)

ARDMS or Ultrasound Cert from Amer Reg Radiologic Technolog

Breast Certification w/in 12 months of hire

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: OSIS Ultrasound

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

The Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Staff Sonographer role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The Staff Sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities

• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination
• Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional facility protocols
• Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captures in the examination images
• Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis question to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional
• Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings for use by the interpreting physician
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels
• Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately
• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs
• Ensure the sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation
• Carry out Quality Assurance protocols and quality improvement measures within the facility
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators and members of the healthcare team
• MEDICATION – Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

Qualifications

Education: Essential:

• Associate Degree
• Program Graduate

Education specialization: Essential:

• Related Discipline
• Allied Health Accredited Program Graduate

Experience: Essential:

Nonessential: No preferred experience

Credentials: Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT)
• ARDMS or Ultrasound Cert from Amer Reg Radiologic Technolog
• Breast Certification w/in 12 months of hire

Nonessential: * 1 or more ARDMS specialty exams

Physical Conditions: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions: Essential:

• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
• May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available