Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

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 for hire date prior to 8/31/2024.
• Relocation assistance of up to $6,000 for qualifying candidates.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-exempt position.

Work Schedule: Days

 

 

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

 

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.

1. Collaboration: Work as a team with fellow sonographers and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal imaging for every patient. 
   
   
2. Equipment maintenance: Assist echo lab managers with maintaining equipment and performing quality control. 
    
3. Continuing Education: Participate in educational sessions to ensure we provide the most up-to-date care to our patients.

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)
  -OR-
• 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)
  -AND-
  RDCSPE(peds echo) -OR- RCCS (cardiac congenital), 
  -OR- Must 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
  -OR-
• graduate of 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 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)
  -OR-
• have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer
• ACS is a plus

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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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USD $59.41/Hr.

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.