Summary: Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients. Responsibilities: • 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: • 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. Experience: • Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred. Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses: • 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. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time