Ultrasound Specialist - Coors PRESNow

Location Address:

4515 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87120

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $36.41 Maximum Offer $62.00

Summary:

Join our dynamic imaging team as an Ultrasound Specialist, where your expertise plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing diagnostic excellence. In this role, you will perform a wide range of general and vascular ultrasound examinations, utilizing advanced imaging technology to provide accurate, high-quality diagnostic information that supports timely medical decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a skilled and compassionate sonographer who combines strong clinical judgment with a patient-centered approach. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, assist with ultrasound-guided procedures, and contribute to a culture of quality, safety, and continuous learning. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence directly impact patient outcomes every day.

Sign-on and relocation available for those who qualify.

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: Part time FTE: 0.60 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound and vascular imaging procedures, including carotid duplex, arterial and venous Doppler studies of upper and lower extremities, abdominal aorta duplex imaging, groin studies, and ankle-brachial index (ABI) testing.

• Assess patients, review clinical histories, and correlate findings to ensure appropriate imaging studies are performed.

• Obtain and evaluate high-quality diagnostic images, accurately document measurements and calculations, and prepare technical summaries for physician interpretation.

• Recognize normal and abnormal findings, identify imaging artifacts, communicate urgent or significant findings, and seek guidance when necessary.

• Educate patients regarding procedures, answer questions, and provide compassionate care while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and dignity during examinations.

• Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures, including biopsies and other invasive exams, while maintaining sterile technique.

• Complete and maintain accurate patient documentation, reports, charges, and records using PACS, RIS, and other hospital information systems.

• Ensure successful image transmission and documentation within PACS and related imaging systems.

• Adhere to department, regulatory, quality assurance, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.

• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and post-procedure monitoring as appropriate.

• Maintain ultrasound equipment, probes, and related devices; assist with supply inventory, stocking, and evaluation of new equipment and techniques.

• Participate in on-call coverage, staff meetings, continuing education activities, and departmental initiatives.

• Support the education, training, and evaluation of students and less experienced staff.

• Assist with departmental operations, including clerical responsibilities, workflow coordination, staffing support, and other duties within the ultrasound scope of practice to support patient care.

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, including completion of an associate degree, diploma, or equivalent ultrasound-specific coursework required.

• Specialized vascular ultrasound training from a vocational or technical program may be considered in combination with prior general ultrasound training.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current New Mexico Diagnostic Medical Sonographer License (DMS-NM) required; provisional or temporary licensure may be considered.

• ARDMS registry eligible at time of hire.

• Must obtain a