Location Address:
4801 Beckner Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $39.15
Maximum Offer $66.64
Summary:
* Performs general diagnostic ultrasound exams and related data for subsequent evaluation and treatment by the attending physician.
*Performs all cardiac ultrasound (echocardiograms); Produces images of the heart to show hemodynamics and function.
*Performs all routine vascular exams for evaluation of possible abnormal vascular defects or disease
*Exams are digitally acquired, and measurements are obtained per each specific modality. Ensures patient safety through the use of procedure protocols and policies.
*Takes call as needed.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• 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
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: 10 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
*Perform general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiogram studies independently.
*Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the practice of general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiography.
* Apply independent judgment during the exam to determine the need for any additional imaging enhancement.
*Recognize, fully evaluate, and document any abnormalities or anomalies in general ultrasound, vascular exams, and echocardiograms.
*Requires detailed knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and principles of ultrasound.
*Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking skills with the ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve problems to ensure completion of performed exam (s).
*Alert provider to critical findings.
*Assists provider in procedures, such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc. Scans and marks the patient's body to determine the ideal angle for punctures and assists as necessary.
*Knowledge and understanding of sterile techniques throughout the procedure.
* Knowledge and understanding of high-level disinfection (HLD) process.
*Accurately completes charges for all exams performed in the EHR system as well as initiates and assign the preliminary report in PACS.
*Attends section staff meetings, pertinent in-services, workshops and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
*Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations by infections disease, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
*Maintains and documents communications with physicians and nursing units regarding test results.
*Maintains established hospital/departmental and specialty area (s) and ultrasound policies, procedures, competencies, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
*Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient¿s ability to understand.
*Function as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete daily work requirements.
*Participates in and endorses the established PHS Policies and Procedures and guest relations programs.
*Knowledge of Joint Commission regulations for the department.
*Available for on-call as needed.
*Assists in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment - including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary.
*Works with, oversees any ultrasound student
*Performs other duties and functions as required.
Qualifications:
*Associate’s degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred in related field.
*New Mexico Sonography License required.
*Sonographer certification by the…