- 4 Days - 10 Hours (7AM - 5:30PM) START: ASAP 7/28- New : REQUIRED Certification/Licenses:
- A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered or registry eligible or comparable national accreditation required.
- State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License.
- BLS certification issued through American Heart Association. Weekend Requirement No On Call Requirement No
Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.
- Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode and Doppler cardiac exams.
- Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone and assuring billing information is accurately entered for ment.
- Assists cardiologist while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis.
- Acts as go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
- Responds to patients needs during exam. Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge.
- Orders Echo supplies. Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.
- Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
- Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy.
- Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed. Coordinates repair services as needed.
- Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
- Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Two year allied health education program that is patient care related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred.
Certification/Licenses: • A. R. D.
M. S./CCI registered or registry eligible or comparable national accreditation required. State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License.
BLS certification issued through American Heart Association.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines
- Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions
- Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms.
• Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred. Work
4 Days - 10 Hours Work Type: Full TimeCommentsStart Date ASAP, backfill replacement for Jesse Luna