Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer

 

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days

Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

 

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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

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.

*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

*10 years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.

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

*Current BLS required.

* 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.

 

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

USD $47.83/Hr.

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.