Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Cardiology

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Summary:

Sign onandrelocation bonusesavailable for qualified candidates.

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* 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

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Job Description:

Our pediatric 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 Operating Room and Cath Lab imaging, in addition to providing inpatient and clinic-based echocardiograms.

We are currently offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $6,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications:

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 bachelor's 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 preferred

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 bachelor's 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 preferred

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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.

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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.