Ultrasound Specialist - Radiology

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

3d • $36 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate Ultrasound Technician to join our team. Performing diagnostic ultrasound exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer
• NM Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS certification within one year of hire.
• Must hold and maintain current New Mexico State Licensure (DMS-NM) under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program.
• Provisional or temp license may be considered.
• Current BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of radiology ultrasound - specific college coursework preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successful transmission of images to PACS
• Schedules ultrasound cases to coordinate with other patient exams.
• Educates patient before scanning procedure explaining the procedure and answering patient questions.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and ultrasound department policy such as blood pressures (pre and post exam) and post invasive procedure patient follow up.
• Maintains records of exam data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Uses Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required.
• Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc.
• Scans the patient mark the patient's body, determine the angle for puncture, and assist as necessary.
• Has knowledge of and maintains sterile technique.
• Maintains established hospital radiology and ultrasound policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
• Assists in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment - including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary.
• Attends section staff meetings, pertinent in-services, workshops, and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
• Takes call for ultrasound procedures.
• Works with, oversees, and evaluates student ultrasound technologists.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED