Vascular Student Sonographer Intern

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

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $16.38Maximum Offer $25.57

Summary:

Launch your career in vascular imaging with a hands‑on internship designed to help you grow your skills and confidence in a real‑world clinical environment. As a Student Sonographer Intern, you will work alongside experienced, licensed, and registered vascular sonographers, gaining valuable exposure to vascular procedures while contributing to exceptional patient care. This role offers the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a dynamic healthcare setting, develop technical ultrasound skills, and strengthen your understanding of cardiovascular diagnostics. Through direct mentorship and practical experience, you will build the clinical expertise, professional judgment, and confidence needed to take the next step in your sonography career. If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to learn from a team of dedicated professionals.

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

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Type of Opportunity: Part timeFTE: 0.25Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography, Echocardiography, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

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.

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