Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology (Weekend Shift)

About the role

Bring your expertise to a team where advanced cardiac imaging, strong mentorship, and real growth opportunities come together. As an echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) with our adult heart program, you'll work within a supportive and team‑oriented culture that encourages personal and professional development. Echo Techs work within a sonography‑led lab, under the guidance of a supervisor, manager, and director-all with extensive backgrounds in echocardiography. We are currently offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $6,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates. 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: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Call: Participate in weeknight and weekend call. Sonographers take call from home and receive on-call pay. All night calls must be approved by cardiology. On average, sonographers are on a rotation every 7 to 10 nights.
• 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.

Requirements

• Level I Cardiac Sonographer
• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelor's 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 required at the time of hire
• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) - New graduates must obtain within 90 days
• Level II Cardiac Sonographer
• 4-8 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
• Level III Cardiac Sonographer
• 8 or more years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
• Degree required or in lieu of degree 10 years of relevant experience.
• Or have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer.
• We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
• Learn more about our employee benefits.
• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in

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Additional Information

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $59.77

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