Cardiac Sonographer

Location Address:

4801 Beckner Road\nSanta Fe, NM 87507\n

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $32.26\nMaximum Offer $49.26\n

Summary:

Cardiovascular sonographer (echocardiographer/ vascular sonographer) independently performs a variety of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures. This position is multimodality with the intermediate to advanced knowledge of both cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and disease states. All examinations are performed within standard protocols defined in the lab. The sonographer performs examinations in both inpatient hospital settings and outpatient clinic setting. Cardiovascular images are digitally acquired, and measurements obtained per protocols. Sonographer ensures patient safety through use of procedure protocols and policies. Continues to advance and evolve their technical knowledge in their field, intermediate skill level pursuing more advance skills and procedures.
Clinical and technical expert in the field who demonstrates increasing level of excellence through clinical practice, teaching/mentoring abilities, and leadership qualities. Mentors other technologists.

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

\n\nType of Opportunity: Full time\nFTE: 0.90\nJob Exempt: No\nWork Shift: Weekend Schedule Friday-Sunday (United States of America)\n

Responsibilities:

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Sonographer to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this multimodality role, you will independently perform a wide range of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures, including both echocardiography and vascular studies. You will apply intermediate to advanced knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and disease states while following established lab protocols to ensure high‑quality, accurate imaging.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

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This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)

Qualifications:

*High school diploma or GED is required, Graduate of a two year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology preferred

*Bachelors program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) or graduate of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) preferred

*Level I candidates: 1-5 years experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound. ARDMS/RDCS credential with one of the following specialties: AE, FE, PE; or one CCI credential: RCS, RCCS

*Level II candidates: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI: RCS) or Registered Diag. Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS: RDCS) and * Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI: RVS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS: RVT) or have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer.

*Level III candidates: 10 years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound. Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI: RCS) or Registered Diag. Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS: RDCS)
and Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI: RVS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS: RVT)or
have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer.

*New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)

*Current BLS required.

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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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