Cardiac Sonographer I - Cardiology
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
DescriptionSummary: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/SkillsHigh 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
skillsAbility to work collaboratively with others from a variety of
disciplinesAbility to work at a rapid pace under stressful
conditionsManual 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 AVAILABLEWork
Type:Full Time
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