Ultrasound Specialist - PRESNow Uptown

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a skilled Ultrasound Technician to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams for physician review. The role includes educating patients, preparing documentation, and transmitting images to PACS.

You will help coordinate schedules, maintain records, and assist with procedures while upholding safety and quality standards. A strong credentialing and licensure background is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Registered Diagnostic Med Sonographer
• NM Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• ARDMS certification within one year of hire
• Must hold NM state licensure (DMS-NM)
• Current BLS required
• Two years of radiology ultrasound coursework preferred
• Associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Transmit ultrasound images to PACS
• Schedule ultrasound cases with other exams
• Educate patients prior to scanning
• Maintain exam records and related data in RIS/HIS
• Assist in procedures (biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies)
• Maintain radiology/ultrasound policies and safety standards
• Position and transfer patients comfortably
• Maintain department equipment and supplies
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings
• Take call for ultrasound procedures
• Supervise student ultrasound technologists

Skills

Patient education

Ultrasound imaging

PACS familiarity

Sterile technique

Education

Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (preferred)

Two years of radiology ultrasound coursework (preferred)

ARDMS certification within 1 year of hire

Tools

PACS

RIS

EPIC

Job description

Location Address:

7400 Menaul Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $36.41

Maximum Offer $62.00

Summary:

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Successful transmission of images to PACS
• Schedules ultrasound cases to coordinate with other patient exams.
• Educates patient before scanning procedure explaining the procedure and answering patient questions.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and ultrasound department policy such as blood pressures (pre and post exam) and post invasive procedure patient follow up. Maintains records of exam data and other pertinent information on patients. Uses Radiology Information System, hospital information systems as required.
• Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc. Scans the patient mark the patient's body, determine the angle for puncture, and assist as necessary. Has knowledge of and maintains sterile technique.
• Maintains established hospital radiology and ultrasound policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
• Assists in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment - including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary.
• Attends section staff meetings, pertinent in-services, workshops, and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
• Takes call for ultrasound procedures.
• Works with, oversees, and evaluates 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.

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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.