Advanced Sonographer Mod 1 - Santa Fe Medical Center
About The Position
The Advanced Sonographer performs diagnostic cardiac, vascular, and general ultrasound procedures to produce high-quality images and clinical data for physician interpretation. The role follows established protocols and patient-safety standards, supports quality care, and participates in on-call responsibilities as needed. The position is full time, with a 1.00 FTE, and works 10-hour night shifts at Santa Fe Medical Center. The sonographer independently performs general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiogram studies; evaluates and documents findings; alerts providers to critical findings; and may assist with image-guided procedures. The role also includes preparing and maintaining exam rooms and equipment, documenting and communicating results, completing exam charges and preliminary reports, supporting ultrasound students, and contributing to continuing education and department quality, safety, and infection-control practices.
Requirements
- New Mexico Sonography License required.
- Sonographer certification from ARDMS, ARRT, and/or CCI required.
- Must have two qualifying modalities as initial licensure, selected from diagnostic sonography, vascular sonography, or cardiac sonography credentials listed in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in a related health science or graduation from an accredited program in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiogram studies independently.
- Use independent judgment during exams to determine whether additional imaging enhancement is needed.
- Recognize, evaluate, and document abnormalities or anomalies in general ultrasound, vascular exams, and echocardiograms.
- Recognize, analyze, and resolve problems to ensure exams are completed.
- Alert providers to critical findings.
- Assist providers with procedures such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies by scanning and marking the patient to determine an ideal puncture angle and assisting as needed.
- Follow sterile techniques during procedures and understand the high-level disinfection process.
- Accurately complete exam charges in the EHR and initiate and assign preliminary reports in PACS.
- Attend section staff meetings, in-services, workshops, and seminars to support continuing education and professional development.
- Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection-disease, patient-safety, policy, and procedural requirements.
- Maintain and document communications with physicians and nursing units regarding test results.
- Follow hospital, departmental, specialty-area, quality-assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards and procedures.
- Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to their ability to understand.
- Work as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities and complete daily work requirements.
- Participate in and endorse established PHS policies, procedures, and guest-relations programs.
- Maintain knowledge of Joint Commission regulations for the department.
- Be available for on-call work as needed.
- Help maintain the department and equipment, including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary.
- Work with and oversee ultrasound students.
- Perform other duties and functions as required.
Benefits
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Access to a wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
