Ultrasound Specialist - PRESNow ED​/UC Menaul

Ultrasound Specialist – PRESNow 24/7 ED/UC Menaul

Location:

24/7 UC-ED - Uptown, Albuquerque, NM

Minimum

Offer:

USD $31.32/Hr.
Maximum

Offer:

USD $47.83/Hr.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
FTE: 0.001000
Exempt:
No

Work Schedule:

Varied Days and Hours

Pres Now is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Ultrasound Technologist to join our dynamic imaging team. This role is ideal for a candidate with experience as a general sonographer who is eager to expand their skill set into vascular imaging. We offer comprehensive training in vascular ultrasound to support your professional growth.

How you belong matters here.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. Our employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

• Perform high-quality general ultrasound exams, including abdominal, OB/Gyn, and small parts.
• Perform vascular ultrasound exams (training provided), including lower extremity venous (LEV), lower extremity arterial (LEA), upper extremity venous (UEV), upper extremity arterial (UEA), and carotid studies.
• Collaborate with physicians for accurate interpretation and treatment planning.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

• Successful transmission of images to PACS.
• Schedules ultrasound cases to coordinate with other patient exams.
• Educates patient before scanning procedure explaining the procedure and answering patient questions.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and ultrasound department policy such as blood pressures (pre and post exam) and post invasive procedure patient follow up. Maintains records of exam data and other pertinent information on patients. Uses Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required.
• Assists physician in procedures such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc. Scans the patient, marks the patient's body, determines the angle for puncture, and assists as necessary. Has knowledge of and maintains sterile technique.
• Maintains established hospital radiology and ultrasound policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
• Assists in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment – including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary.
• Attends section staff meetings, pertinent in-services, workshops, and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
• Takes call for ultrasound procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of ultrasound‑specific college coursework, associate degree or diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Trade or vocational school in vascular ultrasound may be considered with previous general ultrasound training.
• ARDMS eligible and must have two ARDMS registries within two years of hire.
• Must hold and maintain current New Mexico State Licensure (DMS-NM) under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program. Provisional or temp license may be considered.
• Current BLS required.

• Medical, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for full‑time employees.
• PRN/PT (working less than .45 FTE) offers benefits such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.
• We’re all about well‑being, starting with yours. 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.

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system comprising 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 13,000 employees – including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.

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.