About this role
Location Address:
2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $66.64
Summary:
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 $22,500 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
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Department
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EPIC electronic charting system
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Type of Opportunity: Full time
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FTE: 1.00
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Job Exempt: No
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Work Shift: 10 Hour Days (United States of America)
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Responsibilities:
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Echocardiography imaging: Perform comprehensive, diagnostic images using 2D, 3D, color imaging to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.
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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.
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Reporting: Prepare preliminary echo reports including relevant measurements.
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Collaboration: Work as a team with fellow sonographers and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal imaging for every patient.
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Equipment maintenance: Assist echo lab managers with maintaining equipment and performing quality control.
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Continuing
Education
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Participate in educational sessions to ensure we provide the most up-to-date care to our patients.
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Qualifications:
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Level I Cardiac Sonographer
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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).
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0-4 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
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ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
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BLS required at the time of hire
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New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) - New graduates must obtain within 90 days
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Level II Cardiac Sonographer
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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). 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
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4-8 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
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ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
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BLS required at the time of hire
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New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
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Level III Cardiac Sonographer
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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).
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8 or more years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
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Degree required or in lieu of degree 10 years of relevant experience.
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ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
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BLS required at the time of hire
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New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
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We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
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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.
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Learn more about our employee benefits.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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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 New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
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Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
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AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Compensation Disclaimer
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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.