About this role
Location Address:
6400 Paseo Del Norte NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $36.41 Maximum Offer $62.00
Summary:
Join our dynamic imaging team as an Ultrasound Specialist, where your expertise plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing diagnostic excellence. In this role, you will perform a wide range of general and vascular ultrasound examinations, utilizing advanced imaging technology to provide accurate, high-quality diagnostic information that supports timely medical decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a skilled and compassionate sonographer who combines strong clinical judgment with a patient-centered approach. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, assist with ultrasound-guided procedures, and contribute to a culture of quality, safety, and continuous learning. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence directly impact patient outcomes every day.
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: PRN
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FTE: 0.00
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Job Exempt: No
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Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
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Responsibilities:
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Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound and vascular imaging procedures, including carotid duplex, arterial and venous Doppler studies of upper and lower extremities, abdominal aorta duplex imaging, groin studies, and ankle-brachial index (ABI) testing.
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Assess patients, review clinical histories, and correlate findings to ensure appropriate imaging studies are performed.
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Obtain and evaluate high-quality diagnostic images, accurately document measurements and calculations, and prepare technical summaries for physician interpretation.
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Recognize normal and abnormal findings, identify imaging artifacts, communicate urgent or significant findings, and seek guidance when necessary.
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Educate patients regarding procedures, answer questions, and provide compassionate care while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity during examinations.
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Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures, including biopsies and other invasive exams, while maintaining sterile technique.
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Complete and maintain accurate patient documentation, reports, charges, and records using PACS, RIS, and other hospital information systems.
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Ensure successful image transmission and documentation within PACS and related imaging systems.
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Adhere to department, regulatory, quality assurance, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
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Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and post-procedure monitoring as appropriate.
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Maintain ultrasound equipment, probes, and related devices; assist with supply inventory, stocking, and evaluation of new equipment and techniques.
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Participate in on-call coverage, staff meetings, continuing education activities, and departmental initiatives.
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Support the education, training, and evaluation of students and less experienced staff.
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Assist with departmental operations, including clerical responsibilities, workflow coordination, staffing support, and other duties within the ultrasound scope of practice to support patient care.
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Qualifications:
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Education
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Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, including completion of an associate degree, diploma, or equivalent ultrasound-specific coursework required.
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Specialized vascular ultrasound training from a vocational or technical program may be considered in combination with prior general ultrasound training.
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Licensure & Certifications
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Current New Mexico Diagnostic Medical Sonographer License (DMS-NM) required; provisional or temporary licensure may be considered.
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ARDMS registry eligible at time of hire.
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Must obtain and maintain two (2) ARDMS registries within two (2) years of hire.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Previous experience in general and vascular ultrasound preferred.
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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.