How we work matters here. As a locally owned, not-for-profit health system, Presbyterian's purpose is to improve the health of the patients, members and communities we serve. We're the largest provider of healthcare services in New Mexico - with a delivery system comprised of nine hospitals, a growing multi-specialty medical group, and a statewide health plan.
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What you'll do
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.
Love where you work and where you live.
Cardiac Sonographers at PHS have the opportunity to work within varying environments across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Presbyterian Hospital is the flagship hospital of PHS, located within the heart of Albuquerque. Once remodels to existing buildings are complete, Presbyterian Hospital will have a 600 private room capacity - the largest in New Mexico.
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance while exploring all the wonders of the beautiful Southwest! New Mexico offers 310+ days of sunshine each year, unlimited outdoor activities to enjoy an active lifestyle, and a favorable cost of living.
How you learn, grow, and thrive matters here.
Work Schedule:
This is a full time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week), non-exempt (hourly) position.
This department offers a 4-10 work schedule (10 hour shifts, 4 days per week).
Text a recruiter and schedule a time to chat at 505-560-1367.
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.
Level I Cardiac Sonographer
Level II Cardiac Sonographer
Level III Cardiac Sonographer
*or have promoted up with years of experience and assigned a Lead OR resource sonographer.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
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 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.
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