The New Mexico Heart Institute (NMHI) is the largest and most advanced cardiovascular medical group in the region.
Since 1969, New Mexico Heart Institute physicians have provided New Mexico and beyond with the highest-quality care and service. As the leader in Cardiovascular Care in the Southwest, our services include state-of-the-art heart and vascular medicine and surgery, cardiovascular imaging, and fully-integrated emergency hospital and intensive coronary care services.DESCRIPTIONThe New Mexico Heart Institute is interested in a full time, M-F day shift, with no call Cardiac Sonographer to join our Albuquerque or Santa Fe team. POSITION SUMMARY: Performance of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound studies and provides written technical impression to assist cardiologist with interpretation thereof. POSITION “GOLD STANDARD” • Patient Care --- Consistently puts patient care above self; strives to create a welcoming and stress free environment for the patient and families.• Interpersonal Savvy — Relates well to all kinds of people, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. • Results — Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very patient-service oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. • Critical-Thinking Aptitude — Has the ability to assess an issue from a variety of perspectives and perceptions, analyzes the issue for multiple options, reviews each option for weaknesses or challenges, implements solution, assesses for results.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: PATIENT SERVICE: • Respect patient privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance in all functions.• Escort patients from waiting room to echocardiogram lab. • Explain procedure(s) to the patient. • Respect patient comfort, privacy and confidentiality. • Provide service to patient in a timely and caring manner. TESTING:• Perform required procedure (2-D, M-mode echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, Dobutamine echocardiograms, and peripheral vascular studies) as ordered, and review patient’s chart if necessary. • While in stress echo room, responsible for tasking Kinetics reports, checking fax log on Kinetics system, processing imaging lab billing and medical records. • Document on fee ticket study performed and applicable diagnosis. • Conforms to all company and departmental policies and procedures. • Coordinate same day add-on procedures. ENVIRONMENT:• Maintain clean work area. • Stock forms and linens as needed. • Maintain appropriate equipment preventative maintenance. • Report all equipment failures to Team Leader.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: • High School Diploma or GED • Medical Sonographer or Ultrasound program graduate • RDCS, RVT, RCS, or RVS required.• Dual Certification preferred, but not required.EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: • Two years of cardiac ultrasound experience in performing 2D, stress, and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms• One (1) year experience in carotid or peripheral imaging, duplex scanning preferred. • Ability to work independently including critical thinking, judgment and decision making skills.• Must have basic computer skills, including data entry. • Good organizational and time management skills.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: DAILY:• Sit.• Twisting back, shoulder and waist. • Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.• Reach or stretch.• Speak.• Have distance vision.• Exposure to loud noise levels. REGULARLY:• Use finger or manual dexterity and repetitive finger motion.• Shoulder and wrist motion. • Ability to see, have close vision, color discrimination, peripheral vision, depth perception and focusing ability. OCCASIONALLY:• Stand.• Walk.• Lift up to 100 pounds assisted.• Crouch or stoop.• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles, blood-borne pathogens, risk of fire, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation. NOTE: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required or assigned. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance • 401K Retirement Plan • Paid time off for full-time employees • Paid Holidays • Flexible Spending Account (Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement) • Educational Expense Reimbursement (qualifying positions) • Malpractice Coverage • Direct Deposit • Health Club Discount • Uniform Allowance (clinical staff) • M-F day shift schedule with no call