Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Lab
About The Position
The Cardiac Sonographer works in the adult heart program within a supportive, sonography-led cardiovascular lab. The role performs comprehensive cardiac imaging and provides patient-centered care, prepares preliminary reports, collaborates with sonographers and physicians, helps maintain equipment and quality control, and participates in continuing education. The lab is guided by a supervisor, manager, and director with extensive echocardiography experience. The position is full-time, 0.90 FTE, and works day shifts. It includes weeknight and weekend home call, with call pay; sonographers are called in overnight approximately once a month on average. Weekend call typically involves 2–6 echoes on Saturdays and Sundays, triaged by the on-call pediatric cardiologist. Flexible scheduling options are offered. The position is listed at three possible levels. Level I requires 0–4 years of inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience; Level II requires 4–8 years; and Level III requires 8 or more years. Each level requires an applicable ultrasound or health-science education background, an ARDMS/RDCS (AE) or CCI (RCS) credential, BLS at hire, and New Mexico state licensure under NMRTT, with the stated education and experience substitutions varying by level.
Requirements
- Level I: Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a bachelor's program in health science, including fields such as cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing.
- Level I: 0–4 years of inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience.
- Level II: Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a bachelor's program in health science; six years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
- Level II: 4–8 years of inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience.
- Level III: Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a bachelor's program in health science; a degree is required, or 10 years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
- Level III: Eight or more years of inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience.
- ARDMS/RDCS (AE) or CCI (RCS) credential.
- BLS certification required at the time of hire.
- New Mexico state licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT); new graduates must obtain licensure within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive diagnostic echocardiography using 2D, 3D, and color imaging to evaluate heart structure and function.
- Provide patient-centered, comfortable, and safe care; explain the echocardiogram process to patients and alert physicians to critical findings or changes in patient condition requiring further evaluation.
- Prepare preliminary echocardiography reports, including relevant measurements.
- Participate in weeknight and weekend home call; respond to call-ins as needed.
- Collaborate with fellow sonographers and physicians to support patient flow and optimal imaging.
- Assist echo lab managers with equipment maintenance and quality control.
- Participate in educational sessions to support current patient care.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates.
- $6,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- 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.
- Shift, higher education, certification, and lead-role differentials for eligible positions.
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
