About this role
Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $33.87
Maximum Offer $57.68

Summary:
Performs vascular ultrasound procedures to evaluate arterial and venous anatomy, blood flow, and vascular function. Acquires high-quality diagnostic images and obtains accurate measurements to support physician interpretation and patient care. Adheres to established protocols, policies, and safety standards to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes. As an entry-level sonographer, continues to develop technical proficiency, expand procedural knowledge, and refine scanning techniques while progressing toward professional registration and independent practice.
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


Type of Opportunity: PRN
FTE: 0.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities:
- Performs routine vascular ultrasound examinations in inpatient and outpatient settings to evaluate arterial and venous anatomy, blood flow, and potential vascular disease.
- Acquires high-quality diagnostic images and accurate measurements while demonstrating foundational vascular sonography skills and progressing toward board certification.
- Applies knowledge of vascular anatomy, pathophysiology, and ultrasound principles to complete examinations and identify findings requiring additional imaging or physician review.
- Develops technical proficiency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills under the guidance of experienced Level II and III Sonographers and assigned mentors.
- Alerts physicians to critical findings and maintains timely communication with providers and nursing staff regarding examination results.
- Accurately documents procedures, completes exam charges in the electronic health record (EHR), and initiates preliminary reports in PACS.
- Prepares examination rooms and equipment in accordance with infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.
- Ensures patient comfort, safety, and understanding throughout the examination process.
- Participates in competency development, continuing education, vascular laboratory seminars, and professional development activities.
- Functions as a collaborative team member, prioritizing daily responsibilities to support efficient patient care and departmental operations.
- Maintains required hospital, departmental, and specialty-area competencies and complies with all organizational policies and procedures.
- Participates in an on-call rotation and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of a two-year Allied Health, Ultrasound Technology, or related healthcare program required; bachelor's degree in a health science field or graduation from an accredited vascular ultrasound program preferred.
- New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) licensure required.
- Must obtain ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credential within one year of hire.
Certifications & Licensure
- Current BLS certification required.
- Current NMRTT license required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education or training in cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, nursing, or a related allied health discipline.
- Graduate of an accredited general ultrasound (vascular) program preferred.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are 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.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
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 business and organizational needs.