Advanced Sonographer - Ultrasound

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Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

The Sonographer performs general diagnostic ultrasound exams and related data for subsequent evaluation and treatment by the attending physician. You will perform all cardiac ultrasound (echocardiograms). This role also 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. The ultrasound tech ensures patient safety through the use of procedure protocols and policies. Takes call as needed.

Type of Opportunity: Part Time
FTE: 0.6
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Weekend Schedule Friday-Sunday

About Plains Regional Medical Center

Near the Texas border in Clovis, this not-for-profit regional medical center has 106 licensed beds and proudly serves the eastern New Mexico and west Texas communities.

The people of Plains Regional Medical Center — physicians, nurses, clinicians, support staff, board members, chaplains, and auxiliaries — take great pride in a long tradition of delivering patient care, a wide range of general acute care, and specialty services to residents and visitors.

With a population of more than 45,000, Clovis is a family-friendly city that neighbors the Cannon Air Force Base and is known for having one of the busiest community calendars in the state. The city offers a variety of events situated around the area's culture, early rock 'n roll history and outdoor recreational facilities. Learn more about Clovis here.

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.
   
• 2 Sections of the following are required:
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential with one of the following specialties through ARDMS: Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Breast (BR),
  • Pediatric Sonography (PS)
  • or Sonographer credential through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: ARRT (S)
• Cardiac Sonography
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer credential with one of the following specialties through ARDMS: Adult Echocardiography (AE), Pediatric Echocardiography (PE), Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
    or
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer credential through Cardiovascular Credentialing International: (RCS)
     
• Vascular Sonography
  • Registered Vascular Technologist credential through ARDMS: (RVT)
    or
  • Registered Vascular Specialist credential through Cardiovascular Credentialing International: (RVS)
     
  • or Vascular Sonography credential through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: ARRT (VS)
     
• Credentials:
  • Rad Tech-Radiography
  • NM Diagnositc Medical Sonography
  • Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer
  • Reg Cardiovascular Inv Spec
  • Registered Vascular Technologist
  • Registered Vascular Specialist

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