Vascular Sonographer - Cardiology

Location Address:

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $:

Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:

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

Type of Opportunity:

FTE:

Job Exempt:

Work Shift:

Responsibilities:

• Perform vascular ultrasound examinations including carotid duplex, arterial and venous studies, ABI testing, and other related procedures.

• Analyze and interpret ultrasound data to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure timely documentation of procedures.

• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

• Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

• Provide compassionate care and clear communication to patients throughout the procedure.

Qualifications:

LEVEL I

Experience:

• Less than 2 years.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program preferred

Credentials:

• Must pass registry exam for ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) within one year of hire.

OR

• If credentialed in General will need to pass registry exam for ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) within one year of hire.

Certs:

• Current BLS required at time of hire

• NMRTT - or registry eligible

LEVEL II

Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience inpatient/outpatient vascular or general ultrasound or promoted from within organization.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program preferred

Credentials:

• ARDMS (RVT) /CCI (RVS) credentialrequired at time of hire

OR

• If credentialed in General will need to pass registry exam for ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) within one year of hire.

Certs:

• Current BLS required at time of hire

• NMRTT - or registry eligible

LEVEL III

Experience:

• 5 years or more experience inpatient/outpatient vascular ultrasound. Promoted by natural progression by exhibiting excellent competencies and assigned a lead position, quality coordinator, or resource sonographer.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program preferred

Credentials:

• ARDMS (RVT) /CCI (RVS) credentialrequired at time of hire

OR

• If credentialed in General will need to pass registry exam for ARDMS (RVT) or CCI (RVS) within one year of hire.

Certs:

• Current BLS required at time of hire

• NMRTT - or registry eligible

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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.