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Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Lab

Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$39 - $60/hr·Full Time·On Site·10+·
Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Perform comprehensive diagnostic cardiac imaging using 2D, 3D, and color technology to evaluate heart structure and function. Responsibilities include preparing preliminary reports, collaborating with physicians, and participating in a home-call rotation.

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.15 Maximum Offer $66.64

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 team‑oriented 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.

We are currently offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $6,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

  • 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 [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
  • EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

  • Full time
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Job
  • Exempt:
  • No
  • Work
  • Shift: 10 Hour Days (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

  • Level I Cardiac Sonographer
  • Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelor's program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
  • 0-4 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
  • ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
  • BLS required at the time of hire
  • New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) - New graduates must obtain within 90 days
  • Level II Cardiac Sonographer
  • Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelor's program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing). 6 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 4-8 years' experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
  • ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
  • BLS required at the time of hire
  • New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)
  • Level III Cardiac Sonographer
  • Graduate of a two (2) year Allied Health Training Program in Ultrasound Technology or a graduate of bachelor's program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).
  • 8 or more years or more experience inpatient/outpatient cardiac ultrasound.
  • Degree required or in lieu of degree 10 years of relevant experience.
  • ARDMS/RDCS (AE) OR CCI (RCS) credential
  • BLS required at the time of hire
  • New Mexico State Licensure under the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT)

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. 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. [https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/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.

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Requirements

Requires a degree in Ultrasound Technology or Health Science and professional certification (ARDMS/RDCS or CCI). Candidates must hold BLS certification and New Mexico State Licensure (NMRTT).

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Patient Care
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Echocardiography
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • 3D Imaging
  • Preliminary Reporting
  • 2D Imaging
  • Color Imaging
  • Epic Electronic Charting

Benefits

  • Loan forgiveness
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance
  • Wellness program
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Shift differentials
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Mindfulness and meditation resources
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Staff safety wearable badges
  • On-site and community-based gyms

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
10+
Salary
$39 - $60/hr
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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...

Salary listed on 396 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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