Pediatric Sonographer Intern - Cardiovascular Lab

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational reimbursement / tuition

Scholarship opportunities

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting system

Wellness program

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM invites applications for the Pediatric Student Sonographer Intern, a part-time, 0.50 FTE position designed to provide hands-on echocardiography experience under licensed supervision.

You will assist with patient preparation, image acquisition, and documentation while learning ultrasound workflows, safety protocols, and professional patient care in a real healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cardiovascular imaging and a commitment to learning in a clinical healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all organizational policies and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiac and vascular sonographers with patient preparation, positioning, and education.
• Observe and participate in echocardiographic and vascular ultrasound procedures under supervision.
• Support acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images and assist with measurements and documentation.
• Learn operation, care, and maintenance of ultrasound equipment and keep exam rooms clean and ready.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to support patient care and accurate diagnostic outcomes.
• Adhere to patient privacy, safety, and infection prevention protocols.
• Participate in clinical education opportunities, case reviews, and feedback sessions to strengthen skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and a patient-centered care approach.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and support department operations.
• Perform learning activities to support imaging department objectives.

Skills

Communication

Patient service

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in Cardiovascular Sonography program

Job description

Location Address:

201 Cedar SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4917

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.38Maximum Offer $25.57

Summary

The Pediatric Student Sonographer Intern will gain valuable hands-on clinical experience performing echocardiographic procedures under the direct supervision of licensed and registered cardiac sonographers. This role offers an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world healthcare environment while developing technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and professional competence in cardiovascular ultrasound. The internship provides exposure to patient care, imaging protocols, and industry best practices, helping prepare students for a successful career in diagnostic medical sonography.

Type of Opportunity: Part timeFTE: 0.50Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiac (adult or pediatric) and vascular sonographers with patient preparation, positioning, and education to ensure a positive and comfortable patient experience.

• Observe and participate in echocardiographic and vascular ultrasound procedures under the direct supervision of registered sonographers.

• Support the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images and assist with measurements and preliminary documentation as directed by supervising staff.

• Learn the operation, care, and maintenance of ultrasound equipment, ensuring exam rooms and equipment are clean, organized, and ready for patient use.

• Collaborate with sonographers, physicians, and other healthcare team members to support exceptional patient care and accurate diagnostic outcomes.

• Adhere to all patient privacy requirements, safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies.

• Participate in clinical education opportunities, case reviews, competency development activities, and feedback sessions to strengthen technical and professional skills.

• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centered care.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while supporting daily department operations.

• Perform additional duties and learning activities as assigned to support the imaging department and internship objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

• Strong interest in cardiovascular imaging and a commitment to learning in a clinical healthcare environment.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all organizational policies and professional standards.

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

Presbyterian employees have 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.

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 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.