Cardiac Sonographer

How we work matters here. As a locally owned, not-for-profit health system, Presbyterian's purpose is to improve the health of the patients, members and communities we serve. We're the largest provider of healthcare services in New Mexico - with a delivery system comprised of nine hospitals, a growing multi-specialty medical group, and a statewide health plan. 

 

What you'll do

As an echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) with our adult heart program, you'll work within a supportive and collaborative work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Echo Techs work within a sonography-led lab, under the guidance of a supervisor, manager, and director - all with extensive backgrounds in echocardiography.

 

Love where you work and where you live.

Cardiac Sonographers at PHS have the opportunity to work within varying environments across inpatient and outpatient settings.

 

Presbyterian Hospital is the flagship hospital of PHS, located within the heart of Albuquerque. Once remodels to existing buildings are complete, Presbyterian Hospital will have a 600 private room capacity - the largest in New Mexico.

 

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance while exploring all the wonders of the beautiful Southwest offers 310+ days of sunshine each year, unlimited outdoor activities to enjoy an active lifestyle, and a favorable cost of living.

How you learn, grow, and thrive matters here.

• The Presbyterian Echocardiography team offers a tier-based compensation system and natural progressions for advancement.
• Opportunities to rotate within inpatient and outpatient settings.
• An autonomous workflow.
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Competitive benefits.
• A supportive, collaborative work culture that encourages personal and professional growth.
• An enhanced sign-on bonus of $20,000 for qualifying candidates with start date prior to 8/31/2024 - plus additional relocation bonus of up to $6,000 for qualifying candidates.
• A 4-10 work schedule (10 hour shifts, 4 days per week).

 

 

Work Schedule:

This is a full time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week), non-exempt (hourly) position.

This department offers a 4-10 work schedule (10 hour shifts, 4 days per week).

 

 

 

Echocardiography imaging: Perform comprehensive, diagnostic images using 2D, 3D, color imaging to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.

Patient care: Ensure each echo is done in a patient-centered, comfortable and safe environment.  Sonographers explain the process to patients and alert physicians of critical findings or changes in patient condition that require further evaluation.

Reporting: Prepare preliminary echo reports including relevant measurements. 

Outreach: Willingness to participate in outreach clinics up to once a month, including potential overnight stays at clinics that serve rural locations in NM with no other access to congenital cardiac care.

Call: Participate in weeknight and weekend call. Sonographers take "Home Call" with call pay. 

On average, sonographers are called in overnight approximately once a month. Weekend call is typically 2-6 echoes on Saturdays and Sundays, and triaged by the on call pediatric cardiologist.

Collaboration: Work as a team with fellow sonographers and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal imaging for every patient. 

Equipment maintenance: Assist echo lab managers with maintaining equipment and performing quality control. 
 

Continuing Education: Participate in educational sessions to ensure we provide the most up-to-date care to our patients.

Level I Cardiac Sonographer

• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelors program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
• 0-4 years experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
• ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
• BLS
• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)

 

Level II Cardiac Sonographer

• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelors program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing). 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4-8 years experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
• ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
• BLS
• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)

 

Level III Cardiac Sonographer

• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelors program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
• 8 or more years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
• Degree required or in lieu of degree 10 years of relevant experience.
• ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
• BLS
• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)

 

*or have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer.

 

We offer more than the standard benefits

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more

Learn more about our employee benefits:

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

 

 

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USD $55.26/Hr.
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.

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