Advanced Sonographer

Location Address:

2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Clovis, New Mexico , United States of America

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $:

37.29

Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:

56.92

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

Job Exempt:

No

Work Shift:

Varied Days and Hours (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 patientÂ
¿ 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:

* Associates Degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred in related field.
* 1-5 years related experience.
* New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program ()DMS, VS
* Current BLS required.
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