Summary:
Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending provider. The activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. Takes call as required.
Performs and credentialed in one (1) Sonography based modality as the initial hire and (0) additional secondary modality within the imaging department.
Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89)
FTE: 0.450000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Other information:
*Associates Degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred in related field.
*Competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
*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 one (1) of the following qualified modalities as an initial licensure:
Diagnostic Sonography:
Abdomen (AB)
Obstetrics & Gynecology (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)
*Current BLS required.
UPDATED 4/2/25
Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Radiologic Sciences
Credentials:
Essential:
* Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer
* NM Diagnositc Medical Sonography
* Reg Cardiovascular Inv Spec
* Rad Tech-Radiography
Responsibilities:
*Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
*Responsible for the safety of the patient during sonographic examination.
*Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
*Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of medical necessity.
*Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patients inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
*Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patients ability to understand.
*Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
*Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising provider in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
*Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
*Apply independent judgement during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
*Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate provider or healthcare professional.
*As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
*Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
*Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
*Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures.
*Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
*Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the sonographer.
*Assist with the daily operation of the facility where appropriate.
*Conduct Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement/Regulatory measures within the facility.
*Other duties as assigned.
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