Cardiac Sonographer I - Cardiology
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on
adults and pediatric patients. Responsibilities: Meets expectations
of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader
of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Performs technically proficient
2D, M-mode and Doppler cardiac exams. Coordinates activities with
interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams,
transporting patients, answering the phone and assuring billing
information is accurately entered for payment. Assists cardiologist
while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by
exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the
diagnosis. Acts as go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute
dictations in a timely manner. Responds to patients’ needs during
exam. Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in
charge. Orders Echo supplies. Keeps rooms clean and neat and
supplied as needed. Logs patients and exams and files patient
records in the department. Participates in Performance Improvement
activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide
levels. Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo
emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as
established by department policy. Maintains quality control of the
equipment operation and quality of examinations performed.
Coordinates repair services as needed. Keeps current on
events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and
mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in
the field. Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.
Requirements: Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent.
Two year allied health education program that is patient care
related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to:
diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist,
respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist
and/or registered nurse preferred. Ability to communicate
effectively, demonstrates strong organizational skills Ability to
work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines
Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions Manual
dexterity to perform echocardiograms. Experience ~ Two years of
actively doing echocardiograms preferred. Licenses, Registrations,
or Certifications ~ A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered required or
registered within 18 months of hire. State of New Mexico Echo
Sonographer License. BLS certification issued through American
Heart Association within six months of hire. In accordance with the
CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration
Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the
required certifications for their respective positions within the
designated time frame. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type: Part Time
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