Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $:

43.07

Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:

65.79

Summary:

Play a vital role in shaping the heart health of our youngest patients.

As a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, you'll perform advanced echocardiographic imaging to support the diagnosis and care of fetuses, infants, and children with congenital or acquired heart disease. Your work will provide essential insights that help cardiologists make timely, informed clinical decisions.

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

Job Exempt:

No

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Perform high quality fetal, pediatric, and congenital echocardiograms using standard imaging modalities, adapting techniques to each patient's needs.

• Analyze images in real time, document findings clearly, and communicate urgent results to the care team.

• Provide age appropriate explanations to patients and families, ensuring comfort and a positive care experience.

• Maintain equipment readiness, identify basic technical issues, and support overall imaging quality and workflow.

• Complete accurate reports and electronic documentation for all studies.

• Support and mentor less experienced sonographers in developing their scanning skills.

• Collaborate closely with cardiologists and the care team to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

• Assist with echocardiography procedures in various care settings and participate in scheduled call rotations.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain required competencies.

• Contribute to team meetings, department goals, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Level I - Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer:

Experience:

• One (1) to nine (9) years of experience in inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.

Education:

• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology
  -OR-

• graduate of bachelor's 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 but not required

Licensure/Certifications:

• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) required

• Current BLS required

• RDCS AE (Adult) -OR- RCS (adults echo)
  -AND-
  RDCSPE (peds echo) -OR- RCCS (cardiac congenital),
  -OR- Must pass registry exam for ARDMS PE or CCI RCCS within 18 months of hire.

• ACS is preferred

Level II - Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer:

Experience:

• Ten (10) years or more of experience in inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.

Education:

• Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology
  -OR-

• graduate of bachelor's 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 but not required

Licensure/Certifications:

• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) required

• Current BLS required at time of hire

• ARDMS or CCI credential: with all of the following specialties: RDCS (AE), (PE), RCS, RCCS, and RDCS (FE)
  -OR-

• have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer

• ACS is preferred

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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 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.

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

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

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.

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