Vascular Imaging Intern: Hands-On Sonography Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification assistance

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge system

Night/weekend shift differentials (for

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through NMHED

EPIC electronic charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Student Sonographer Intern to work under licensed professionals in a real-world clinical setting. This hands-on internship offers exposure to vascular procedures, mentorship, and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge while developing ultrasound skills and cardiovascular diagnostic understanding.

The role emphasizes patient care, learning, and professional growth within a hospital imaging environment, with varied days and hours to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Part-time 0.25 FTE internship with supervision in vascular imaging.

Responsibilities

• Assist vascular sonographers with patient preparation, positioning, and education to help ensure a comfortable and positive experience throughout the exam process.
• Observe and actively participate in vascular ultrasound procedures under direct supervision, gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience in a patient care setting.
• Learn the operation, maintenance, and proper care of ultrasound equipment, ensuring exam rooms and imaging systems are prepared and ready for daily use.
• Support image acquisition, measurements, and preliminary documentation while developing technical sonography skills under the guidance of experienced sonographers.
• Collaborate with vascular and multidisciplinary care teams to help deliver high-quality diagnostic services and exceptional patient care.
• Follow all patient privacy, safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice.
• Participate in educational opportunities, case reviews, team discussions, and feedback sessions designed to enhance clinical knowledge and professional development.
• Contribute to the efficiency and success of the imaging department by assisting with department operations and performing additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Student Sonographer Intern to work under licensed professionals in a real-world clinical setting. This hands-on internship offers exposure to vascular procedures, mentorship, and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge while developing ultrasound skills and cardiovascular diagnostic understanding.

The role emphasizes patient care, learning, and professional growth within a hospital imaging environment, with varied days and hours to