Ultrasound Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Santa Fe, NM

57d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will ensure the successful transmission of images to PACS while scheduling ultrasound cases to align with other patient exams. Educating patients about procedures, answering their questions, and documenting vital information such as blood pressure readings and post-procedure follow-ups will be key aspects of your responsibilities. You'll manage records using Radiology Information Systems and other hospital tools as needed. This position involves assisting physicians with procedures like needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies by scanning patients, marking body areas, determining angles for punctures, and maintaining sterile techniques. You will adhere to radiology and ultrasound policies, ensuring compliance with quality assurance, safety, and infection control standards. Additionally, you'll position and transfer patients, maintain department equipment, and order or stock supplies as needed. Your role will include attending staff meetings, participating in in-services and workshops for professional development, and taking calls for ultrasound procedures. You will also oversee and evaluate student ultrasound technologists, contributing to the growth of the next generation of healthcare professionals. If you're committed to excellence in patient care and are passionate about advancing your expertise, join us at Presbyterian to make a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare. 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

Requirements

Associates Degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred in related field.
Competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
New Mexico Sonography License required.
Sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.
Must have one (1) of the following qualified modalities as an initial licensure: Diagnostic Sonography: Abdomen (AB) Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Breast (BR) Pediatric Sonography (PS) ARRT (S) Vascular Sonography: Registered Vascular Technology (RVT) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) ARRT (VS) Cardiac Sonography: Adult Echocardiography (AE) Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

Ensure successful transmission of images to PACS
Schedule ultrasound cases to align with other patient exams
Educate patients about procedures and answer their questions
Document vital information such as blood pressure readings and post-procedure follow-ups
Manage records using Radiology Information Systems and other hospital tools
Assist physicians with procedures like needle biopsies, amniocentesis, and renal biopsies
Scan patients, mark body areas, and determine angles for punctures
Maintain sterile techniques
Adhere to radiology and ultrasound policies
Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety, and infection control standards
Position and transfer patients
Maintain department equipment
Order or stock supplies as needed
Attend staff meetings and participate in in-services and workshops
Take calls for ultrasound procedures
Oversee and evaluate student ultrasound 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