Overview:
Presbyterian is seeking a highly skilled and credentialed Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer to perform complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures involving the heart and vascular system. This role requires expertise in both echocardiography and vascular imaging, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and patient experience.
Cardiovascular sonographer (echocardiographer/ vascular sonographer) independently performs a variety of diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures. This position is multimodality with the intermediate to advanced knowledge of both cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and disease states. All examinations are performed within standard protocols defined in the lab. The sonographer performs examinations in both inpatient hospital settings and outpatient clinic setting. Cardiovascular images are digitally acquired, and measurements obtained per protocols. Sonographer ensures patient safety through use of procedure protocols and policies. Continues to advance and evolve their technical knowledge in their field, intermediate skill level pursuing more advance skills and procedures.
Clinical and technical expert in the field who demonstrates increasing level of excellence through clinical practice, teaching/mentoring abilities, and leadership qualities. Mentors other technologists.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
We're currently offering:
- Sign-on bonus of $20,000
- Relocation assistance of up to $6,000 for qualifying candidates.
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.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable alarm badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Malpractice liability insurance
Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced echocardiographic studies including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms.
- Conduct comprehensive vascular ultrasound exams including carotid duplex, peripheral arterial and venous studies, and abdominal vascular imaging.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to interpret findings and support clinical decision-making.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely reporting of results.
- Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment in accordance with manufacturer and hospital standards.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives and continuing education.
Qualifications:
Graduate of a two year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology preferred or Bachelors program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) or graduate of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) preferred.
Experience:
10 years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
Credentials:
New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
Current BLS required.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI: RCS) or Registered Diag. Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS: RDCS)
and Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI: RVS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS: RVT) or have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer.
Benefits:
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:
https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/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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Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $68.24/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: 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.
