Cardiac Sonographer - PRN - Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Overview:

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 10 Hour Days

 

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• 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

the Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac ultrasound (echocardiograms); Produces images of the heart to show hemodynamics and function via cardiac ultrasound. Cardiac images are digitally acquired, and measurements obtained. Our team is looking for a clinical and technical expert in the field who demonstrates increasing level of excellence through clinical practice, teaching/mentoring abilities, and leadership qualities. Serve as a lead echocardiographer and education resource. Mentors other technologists. Supports structural heart procedures.

Qualifications:

Other information:
*High school diploma or GED is required,
*Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology preferred
*Bachelors program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) or graduate of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) preferred
*8 or more years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
*New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
*Current BLS required.
*Required: ARDMS/RDCS credential: with one of the following specialties: AE, FE, PE;
or
one CCI credential: RCS, RCCS
or
have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer.

*ACS a plus
Certs: BLS, NMRTT

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

Credentials:
Essential:
* NM Radiation Therapy Tech

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Benefits:

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to:USD $55.26/Hr.Compensation Disclaimer:The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.