Ultrasound Specialist - Socorro General Hospital

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Socorro, NM

9d • $36 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by the attending provider. The role involves preparing and operating ultrasound equipment, ensuring patient safety and comfort, conducting examinations in accordance with professional and facility protocols, and preparing preliminary findings for the interpreting physician. The specialist maintains patient privacy, adheres to ethical and professional standards, and may assist with facility operations and quality assurance activities.

This is a PRN position at Socorro General Hospital, with a weekend schedule of Friday through Sunday. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

• Competence in the specialty area or areas to be performed.
• New Mexico Sonography License required.
• Sonographer certification required from ARDMS, ARRT, and/or CCI.
• Current BLS required.
• Must hold at least one qualifying initial licensure modality: Diagnostic Sonography—Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), Breast (BR), Pediatric Sonography (PS), or ARRT (S); Vascular Sonography—Registered Vascular Technology (RVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), or ARRT (VS); Cardiac Sonography—Adult Echocardiography (AE) or Pediatric Echocardiography (PE).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the exam room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection-control, sterilization, and patient-safety protocols.
• Ensure patient safety during sonographic examinations.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
• Confirm that examination orders are complete, contain relevant information, and meet medical-necessity standards.
• Evaluate contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and a patient's ability or willingness to tolerate the examination and related procedures.
• Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to their ability to understand.
• Use appropriate positioning tools and devices, adjust equipment, and use ergonomically correct scanning techniques to support patient comfort and safety, quality data acquisition, and prevention of musculoskeletal injury.
• Conduct patient clinical assessments and perform diagnostic sonography examinations ordered by the supervising provider in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
• Apply independent professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing diagnostic sonography procedures.
• Use independent judgment during examinations to capture appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions accurately in images.
• Refer diagnostic, treatment, or prognosis questions to the appropriate provider or healthcare professional unless authorized by written facility policies and procedures.
• Acquire additional ultrasound imaging as necessary to support optimal diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Identify and document limitations of the sonography examination.
• Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findings.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws, including HIPAA, and facility policies and procedures.
• Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
• Provide patient services consistent with the sonographer's scope of practice and clinical standards.
• Assist with daily facility operations where appropriate.
• Conduct quality assurance protocols and quality improvement and regulatory measures within the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree