Advanced Sonographer Mod 1 - PRESNow - Isleta

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Isleta, NM

2d • $39 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs general, cardiac, and vascular diagnostic ultrasound procedures to assist physicians in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients. Obtains high-quality digital images and accurate measurements using established modality-specific protocols. Conducts echocardiograms to assess cardiac structure, function, and hemodynamics, and routine vascular studies to identify potential abnormalities or disease. Promotes patient safety and quality care by following departmental policies, procedures, and imaging standards. Participates in on-call coverage as required.

The role performs general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiogram studies independently; evaluates and documents abnormalities; and alerts providers to critical findings. It may also assist providers with procedures such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies. The sonographer prepares exam rooms and equipment, maintains communications with physicians and nursing units, completes exam charges and preliminary reports, and contributes to department upkeep, quality assurance, safety, and infection-control standards. The position works with and oversees ultrasound students and participates in continuing education.

Requirements

• New Mexico Sonography License required.
• Sonographer certification required through ARDMS, ARRT, and/or CCI.
• Must hold at least two qualified modalities from the listed diagnostic sonography, vascular sonography, and cardiac sonography credentials as an initial licensure.
• Qualified diagnostic sonography credentials include Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), Breast (BR), Pediatric Sonography (PS), or ARRT (S).
• Qualified vascular sonography credentials include Registered Vascular Technology (RVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), or ARRT (VS).
• Qualified cardiac sonography credentials include Adult Echocardiography (AE) or Pediatric Echocardiography (PE).
• Associate’s degree in a related health science or graduation from an accredited program in a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a related health science or graduation from an accredited program in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiogram studies independently.
• Use independent judgment during examinations to determine whether additional imaging enhancement is needed.
• Recognize, evaluate, and document abnormalities or anomalies in general ultrasound, vascular examinations, and echocardiograms.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and ultrasound principles; use critical thinking to identify and resolve problems and ensure exam completion.
• Alert providers to critical findings.
• Assist providers with procedures such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies, including scanning and marking the patient to identify an appropriate puncture angle.
• Follow sterile techniques and high-level disinfection processes during procedures.
• Accurately complete charges for exams in the EHR and initiate and assign preliminary reports in PACS.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, workshops, and seminars for continuing education and professional development.
• Prepare examination rooms and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection-control and patient-safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• 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 policies.
• Communicate with patients in a manner suited 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 and procedures and guest-relations programs.
• Follow applicable Joint Commission regulations for the department.
• Provide on-call coverage 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

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Employee wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree