Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Lab

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Clovis, NM, is seeking an Echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) to perform comprehensive 2D/3D imaging, ensure patient comfort, and support a busy, sonography-led lab under supervision.

You will join a team with strong mentorship, ongoing education, and call duties; certification and NM licensure are required, with opportunities for professional growth and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited 2-year Allied Health program; Ultrasound Technology preferred.
• Bachelor's in a health science field preferred (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Ultrasound).
• Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography) program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive echocardiography imaging using 2D/3D and color to evaluate heart structure and function.
• Ensure patient-centered care; explain procedures and alert physicians to critical findings.
• Prepare preliminary echo reports with relevant measurements.
• Participate in weeknights/weekend call with home call and variable shifts.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year Allied Health program

Bachelor's degree in health science (preferred)

Cardiac Ultrasound program (preferred)

Job description

Location Address

2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdClovis, NM 88101-9412

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $33.87Maximum Offer $57.68

Summary

Bring your expertise to a team where advanced cardiac imaging, strong mentorship, and real growth opportunities come together. As an echocardiographer (cardiac sonographer) with our adult heart program, you'll work within a supportive and teamoriented culture that encourages personal and professional development. Echo Techs work within a sonography-led lab, under the guidance of a supervisor, manager, and director-all with extensive backgrounds in echocardiography.

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: PRNFTE: 0.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• 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.




• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Graduate of an accredited two (2) year Allied Health program required; Ultrasound Technology preferred.


• Bachelor\'s degree in a health science field, including but not limited to Cardiovascular Technology, Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing, preferred.


• Graduation from an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography) program preferred.

Experience

• Cardiac ultrasound, vascular, and general ultrasound experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) licensure required. New graduates must obtain licensure within ninety days of hire.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.


• Current certification through one of the following credentialing organizations:
  
  
  
  • ARDMS/RDCS with a specialty in Adult Echocardiography (AE), Fetal Echocardiography (FE), or Pediatric Echocardiography (PE); or
  
  
  • CCI credential as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS).
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and echocardiographic principles.


• Ability to perform high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and service excellence.

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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 1,600 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.

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