Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Lab

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • $39 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer for its cardiovascular lab in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role is part of a sonography-led lab supporting a pediatric heart program, with guidance from experienced echocardiography leadership and opportunities for professional development. The position is full-time, has an FTE of 1.00, is non-exempt, and works day shifts. The role may rotate through inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations and participate in call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and overnight rotations.

The sonographer performs comprehensive and complex echocardiographic examinations, analyzes cardiac anatomy and function, documents and communicates findings, and supports diagnostic evaluation and care planning in collaboration with pediatric, fetal, and adult congenital cardiologists. The position also includes patient and family education, mentoring, quality improvement, equipment support, and assistance with transesophageal echocardiography procedures. Depending on level and assignment, the employee may serve in leadership roles supporting quality, accreditation, and department operations.

The posting lists compensation of $39.15 to $66.64 and offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and $6,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates. Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program that includes free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges. Other listed offerings include educational and career development options, tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, shift and other differentials for eligible positions, malpractice liability insurance, and loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to four years of inpatient and/or outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience required for Level I; five to nine years required for Level II; minimum ten years required for Level III.
• Current ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) credential in Adult Echocardiography (AE) or Pediatric Echocardiography (PE), or CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) credential required.
• Registry-eligible candidates must obtain the required ARDMS PE or CCI RCCS credential within eighteen months of hire where specified in the posting.
• Current New Mexico state licensure through the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology program, or a bachelor's degree program in a health science field such as cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) program.
• Advanced experience in pediatric, fetal, and congenital echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and complex echocardiographic studies using 2D, 3D, Doppler, and color flow imaging technologies.
• Analyze cardiac anatomy and function in real time; recognize, evaluate, document, and communicate abnormal findings and critical results to physicians.
• Collaborate with pediatric, fetal, and adult congenital cardiologists to support diagnostic evaluation and patient care planning.
• Prepare preliminary reports, complete required measurements and documentation, and ensure timely and accurate EMR workflow completion.
• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate patient and family education and support patient comfort and cooperation during examinations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to sonographers, including guidance on scanning techniques, image optimization, and professional development.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and departmental standards through competency validation, continuing education, and performance improvement activities.
• As applicable, serve in leadership roles such as Lead Echocardiographer, Quality Coordinator, or Technical Director, supporting accreditation requirements, quality assessment, operational efficiency, and best practices.
• Assist with equipment management and troubleshooting, capital equipment evaluation, and collaboration with Biomedical Engineering to maintain imaging performance.
• Support transesophageal echocardiography procedures in the catheterization lab, operating room, and elective study settings.
• Rotate through inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations and participate in call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and overnight rotations.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards, including Joint Commission requirements and departmental policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates.
• $6,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety 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.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED