Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Relocation AssistanceAvailable

Overview :

As a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer at

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS), you'll play a

crucial role in the diagnosis and management of fetuses, children

and adults with congenital heart

disease.

Our

Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology program is the

state leader in congenital heart disease - providing

comprehensive surgical, interventional and ambulatory care to

patients with all forms of congenital heart disease. We perform

more than 250 congenital cardiac surgeries and

interventional cardiac catheterizations each year and

continue to grow.

As a

non-academic institution, Echocardiographers

at Presbyterian are on the front lines of congenital heart disease

care - frequently providing the initial diagnostic assessment of

patients with undiagnosed congenital heart disease and working with

physicians to ensure each patient receives a comprehensive

echocardiogram. Sonographers also participate in all OR and cath

lab imaging - in addition to providing inpatient echocardiograms

and clinic-based echocardiograms.

We're

currently offering : Sign-on

bonus of $20,000

Relocation assistance of up to $6,000 for qualifying

candidates.

This is a full-time

(1.0 FTE), non-exempt position.

Work Schedule : Days

Love where you work and where you live.

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Text a

recruiter and schedule a time to chat at 505-560-1367.

Responsibilities :

Echocardiography imaging :

Perform comprehensive, diagnostic images using 2D, 3D,

color imaging to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.

Patient care :

Ensure each echo is done in a patient-centered, comfortable and

safe environment. Sonographers explain the process to patients and

alert physicians of critical findings or changes in patient

condition that require further evaluation.

Reporting :

Prepare preliminary echo reports including relevant

measurements.

Outreach :

Willingness to participate in outreach clinics up to

once a month, including potential overnight stays at clinics that

serve rural locations in NM with no other access to congenital

cardiac care.

Call :

Participate in weeknight and weekend call. Sonographers

take "Home Call" with call pay.

On

average, sonographers are called in overnight approximately once a

month. Weekend call is typically 2-6 echoes on Saturdays and

Sundays, and triaged by the on call pediatric cardiologist.

Collaboration :

Work as a team with fellow sonographers and physicians to ensure

smooth patient flow and optimal imaging for every

patient.

Equipment

maintenance : Assist echo lab managers with maintaining equipment

and performing quality control.

Continuing Education :

Participate in educational sessions to ensure we provide the most

up-to-date care to our patients.

Qualifications : Level I - Pediatric

Cardiac Sonographer :

Experience :

One (1) to

nine (9) years of experience in inpatient / outpatient cardiac

ultrasound.

Education :

Graduate of a two (2)

year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology

• OR-

graduate of bachelors program

in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular

technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy,

or nursing)

graduate of an

accredited program in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography)

preferred but not required

Licensure / Certifications :

New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and

Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) required

Current BLS required

RDCS AE (Adult) -OR- RCS

(adults echo)

RDCSPE( peds echo

) -OR- RCCS (cardiac congenital),

pass registry exam for ARDMS PE or CCI RCCS within 18 months of

hire.

ACS is a plus.

Level II - Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer :

Experience :

Ten (10)

years or more of experience in inpatient / outpatient cardiac

ultrasound.

Education :

Graduate of a two (2)

year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology

graduate of bachelors program

in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular

technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy,

or nursing)

graduate of an

accredited program in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography)

preferred but not required

Licensure / Certifications :

New Mexico State

Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation

Therapy Program (NMRTT) required

Current BLS

required at time of hire

ARDMS or CCI credential : with all of the following specialties :

RDCS (AE), ( PE ), RCS, RCCS, and RDCS

( FE )

have

promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR

resource sonographer

ACS is a plus

Benefits : We're

all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique

wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms,

nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation

resources, wellness challenges and more.

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.

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Maximum Offer for this position is up to : USD $73.37 / 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.