Sonographer

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

Memorial Medical Center is hiring a full-time Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures and provide imaging services to patients of all ages. The role includes explaining procedures and helping patients feel comfortable, operating ultrasound equipment, assisting with routine invasive procedures, and supporting patient flow and accurate documentation. The Sonographer also maintains equipment and supplies, verifies requisition information, and assists physicians with invasive procedures using sterile technique and infection-control practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field.
• ARDMS registration, or, for a new graduate, ARDMS eligibility and passing a test in at least one area (such as Abdomen or OBGYN), including physics, within one year of employment.
• New Mexico license to practice as a Sonographer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients, explain procedures, and ensure their comfort.
• Provide imaging services to patients of all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and organize the work area.
• Keep accurate records, assist with ultrasound scheduling, and help maintain smooth patient flow.
• Review physician requisitions for complete procedural information and refer questions to the ultrasound physician before performing procedures.
• Assist radiologists or referring physicians with invasive procedures using sterile technique and infection-control guidelines.
• Recognize the significance of structures visualized on the monitor and distinguish artifacts from anatomic or pathologic structures within equipment limitations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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