Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology; Weekend Shift

Location Address

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

• Minimum Offer $37.29
• Maximum Offer $56.92

As an echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) with our adult heart program, you'll work within a supportive and collaborative work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Echo Techs work within a sonography‑led lab, under the guidance of a supervisor, manager, and director—all with extensive backgrounds in echocardiography.

Sign‑on and relocation bonuses available for qualified 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

Full time

1

No

Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

• Echocardiography imaging: Perform comprehensive, diagnostic images using 2D, 3D, color imaging to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.
• 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.
• Reporting: Prepare preliminary echo reports including relevant measurements.
• Outreach: Willingness to participate in outreach clinics up to once a month, including potential overnight stays at clinics that serve rural locations in NM with no other access to congenital cardiac care.
• Call: Participate in weeknight and weekend call. Sonographers take "Home Call" with call pay. On average, sonographers are called in overnight approximately once a month. Weekend call is typically 2‑6 echoes on Saturdays and Sundays and triaged by the on call pediatric cardiologist.
• Collaboration: Work as a team with fellow sonographers and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal imaging for every patient.
• Equipment maintenance: Assist echo lab managers with maintaining equipment and performing quality control.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in educational sessions to ensure we provide the most up‑to‑date care to our patients.

We are currently offering a $20,000 sign‑on bonus and $6,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

• Graduate of a two‑year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of a bachelor's program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
• 0‑4 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
• ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential.
• BLS required at the time of hire.
• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) – New graduates must obtain within 90 days.

• Graduate of a two‑year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of a 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.
• 4‑8 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
• ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential.
• BLS required at the time of hire.
• New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT).

• Graduate of a two‑year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of a bachelor's program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
• 8 or more years of…