Cardiac Sonographer

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Santa Fe, NM

47d•$32 - $49

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Sonographer to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this multimodality role, you will independently perform a wide range of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures, including both echocardiography and vascular studies. You will apply intermediate to advanced knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and disease states while following established lab protocols to ensure high‑quality, accurate imaging. 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 • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system Have more questions about this opportunity? Schedule a one-on-one chat with a Nurse Recruiter by clicking here This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.) Additional Job Description: 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 Level I candidates: 1-5 years experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound. ARDMS/RDCS credential with one of the following specialties: AE, FE, PE; or one CCI credential: RCS, RCCS Level II candidates: 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. Level III candidates: 10 years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound. 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. New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) Current BLS required. Summary: 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. Benefits are effective day-one (for .45 FTE and above) and include: Competitive salaries Full medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Free wellness programs Paid time off (PTO) Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions Continuing education and career development opportunities Life insurance and short/long term disability programs

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required
Graduate of a two year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology preferred
New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
Current BLS required
Level I candidates: 1-5 years experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound. ARDMS/RDCS credential with one of the following specialties: AE, FE, PE; or one CCI credential: RCS, RCCS
Level II candidates: 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.
Level III candidates: 10 years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound. 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Independently perform a variety of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures
Perform examinations in both inpatient hospital settings and outpatient clinic setting
Cardiovascular images are digitally acquired, and measurements obtained per protocols
Ensures patient safety through use of procedure protocols and policies
Continues to advance and evolve their technical knowledge in their field
Mentors other technologists

Benefits

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
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Competitive salaries
Full medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Free wellness programs
Paid time off (PTO)
Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
Continuing education and career development opportunities
Life insurance and short/long term disability programs