Overview
Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Days
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Cardiac Sonographer Educator and Quality Coordinator to join our dynamic cardiology team. This dual-role position focuses on education, quality improvement, and clinical excellence in echocardiography. You will be responsible for training sonographers, ensuring adherence to best practices, and leading quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Days
Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan Forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department (to learn more click here
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required, Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology preferred.
- 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.
- 6 years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound. 10 years preferred.
- 2 years of education experience required.
- New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
- Current BLS required
- Required credential(s): American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (AE)Or Cardiovascular Credentialing Internal (CCI) Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RSC)
- Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)
- NM Radiography Tech
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement training programs for new and existing cardiac sonographers.
- Provide ongoing professional development, including competency assessments and hands-on instruction.
- Stay current with advancements in echocardiography and ensure staff are trained in the latest techniques and technologies.
- Collaborate with physicians and leadership to enhance echocardiography education programs.
- Quality Coordination & Improvement:
- Monitor and evaluate echocardiography studies to ensure compliance with ASE, IAC, and industry standards.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews and provide feedback to sonographers to improve accuracy and image optimization.
- Lead accreditation and regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Analyze imaging data, identify trends, and implement process improvements for enhanced patient outcomes
Benefits
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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.
Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $63.87/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer 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.
