Ultrasound Specialist - Ultrasound

Location: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Type of Opportunity: Part time (FTE 0.45), Non‑exempt

About the role

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate Ultrasound Technician to join our team. Performing diagnostic ultrasound exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. 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.

Responsibilities

• Successful transmission of images to PACS
• Schedule ultrasound cases to coordinate with other patient exams
• Educate patient before scanning procedure, explaining the procedure and answering patient questions
• Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and ultrasound department policy (e.g., blood pressures pre and post exam, post invasive procedure patient follow‑up)
• Maintain records of exam data and other pertinent information on patients
• Use Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required
• Assist physician in procedures such as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc.
• Scan the patient, mark the patient's body, determine the angle for puncture, and assist as necessary
• Have knowledge of and maintain sterile technique
• Maintain established hospital radiology and ultrasound policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Select proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
• Position and transfer patients comfortably
• Assist in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment – including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary
• Attend section staff meetings, pertinent in‑services, workshops, and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development
• Take call for ultrasound procedures
• Work with, oversee, and evaluate student ultrasound technologists

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• Access to EPIC electronic charting system
• Fun, engaging wellness program: free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges

Pay

Pay range: Minimum Offer $36.41, Maximum Offer $62.00

Schedule

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours