Ultrasound Specialist - PRN

Ultrasound Specialist - PRN

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Base pay range: $34.68/hr – $59.05/hr.

8300 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America.

• 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, maintaining records of exam data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Assists physician in procedures such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies; marks patient body, determines angle for puncture, and assists as necessary. Maintains sterile technique.
• Maintains established hospital radiology and ultrasound policies, procedures, 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, in-services, workshops, and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
• Takes call for ultrasound procedures.
• Works with, oversees, and evaluates student ultrasound technologists.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer.
• NM Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• ARDMS certification within one year 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.
• Two years of radiology ultrasound—specific college coursework preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety (wearable badge for quick help).
• 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.

Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success.

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 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 organizational needs.