Ultrasound Specialist - Paseo PRESNow

Location: 6400 Paseo Del Norte NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assess patients, review clinical histories, and correlate findings to ensure appropriate imaging studies are performed.
• Obtain and evaluate high-quality diagnostic images, accurately document measurements and calculations, and prepare technical summaries for physician interpretation.
• Recognize normal and abnormal findings, identify imaging artifacts, communicate urgent or significant findings, and seek guidance when necessary.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, answer questions, and provide compassionate care while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity during examinations.
• Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures, including biopsies and other invasive exams, while maintaining sterile technique.
• Complete and maintain accurate patient documentation, reports, charges, and records using PACS, RIS, and other hospital information systems.
• Ensure successful image transmission and documentation within PACS and related imaging systems.
• Adhere to department, regulatory, quality assurance, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and post-procedure monitoring as appropriate.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment, probes, and related devices; assist with supply inventory, stocking, and evaluation of new equipment and techniques.
• Participate in on-call coverage, staff meetings, continuing education activities, and departmental initiatives.
• Support the education, training, and evaluation of students and less experienced staff.
• Assist with departmental operations, including clerical responsibilities, workflow coordination, staffing support, and other duties within the ultrasound scope of practice to support patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, including completion of an associate degree, diploma, or equivalent ultrasound-specific coursework required.
• Specialized vascular ultrasound training from a vocational or technical program may be considered in combination with prior general ultrasound training.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico Diagnostic Medical Sonographer License (DMS-NM) required; provisional or temporary licensure may be considered.
• ARDMS registry eligible at time of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain two (2) ARDMS registries within two (2) years of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Previous experience in general and vascular ultrasound preferred.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Offer: $36.41 per hour
Maximum Offer: $62.00 per hour

Schedule

Type of Opportunity: PRN
Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a 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.