Cardiac Sonographer Non Registered - Cardiology Non Invasive - PRN

About the role

Description Summary: Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.

What you'll do

• Meets expectations of the applicable
• OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• 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 payment.
• 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.

What you'll bring

• 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.
• 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.
• Experience Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered required or registered within 18 months of hire.
• State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License. BLS certification issued through American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all
• Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
• Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed