Cardiac Sonographer - PRN
About The Position
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Cardiac Sonographer. 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
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Graduate of a two (2) 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
- 0-4 years experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
- New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
- Current BLS required.
- Required: ARDMS/RDCS credential with one of the following specialties: AE, FE, PE; or one CCI credential: RCS, RCCS
- Certs: BLS, NMRTT
Responsibilities
- Performs all cardiac ultrasound (echocardiograms)
- Produces images of the heart to show hemodynamics and function via cardiac ultrasound.
- Cardiac images are digitally acquired, and measurements obtained.
- Ensures patient safety through use of procedure protocols and policies.
- Continues to hone their skills and techniques as a beginner sonographer.
- Further developing their technical skills and learning the different procedures.
Benefits
- 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
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
