Ultrasonographer Echo
Santa Fe, NM
Cross Country Allied
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Ultrasonographer Echo (Ultrasound Sonographer) located at a healthcare facility, this role involves performing diagnostic echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients. The position requires technically proficient execution of 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams, collaborating with cardiologists and hospital departments to ensure quality patient care and accurate documentation.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, two-year allied health education related to patient care, A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered or registry eligible or comparable national accreditation, State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License, American Heart Association BLS Certification, 2 years of actively performing echocardiograms, and a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, 4 days a week, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.
• Coordinates activities with hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering phones, and ensuring billing accuracy.
• Assists cardiologists by preparing and measuring M-modes and exchanging pertinent diagnostic information.
• Acts as intermediary to deliver, pick up, and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
• Responds to patient needs during exams and reports changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Orders supplies, maintains a clean and organized work environment, logs patients and exams, and maintains accurate records.
• Participates in departmental and hospital-wide Performance Improvement activities.
• Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for emergency echocardiogram exams outside regular hours as established by department policy.
• Maintains equipment quality control and keeps current on advances in Echocardiography.
• Seeks advice and mentorship from cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
• Assists with additional cardiac procedures as needed.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits