- Location
- PMG - Cedar Multispecialty, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Location Address:
201 Cedar SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4917Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $45.22 Maximum Offer $77.04Summary:
Join a highly specialized pediatric cardiovascular imaging team dedicated to caring for children and families affected by congenital and structural heart disease. In this role, you will perform comprehensive diagnostic echocardiographic examinations using advanced ultrasound technology to capture high-quality images of cardiac structures and function in pediatric and fetal patients. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced clinical expertise, work closely with pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary care teams, and contribute to life-changing patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is passionate about clinical excellence, continuous learning, mentorship, and delivering compassionate, family-centered care in a collaborative and innovative environment.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
Responsibilities:
Perform advanced pediatric and fetal echocardiographic examinations, utilizing 2D, 3D, and Doppler imaging to obtain high-quality diagnostic studies for congenital and structural heart disease patients.
Analyze imaging findings in real time, recognize abnormalities, document results, prepare preliminary reports, and communicate critical findings to physicians.
Collaborate closely with pediatric cardiologists and multidisciplinary care teams to support accurate diagnosis and exceptional patient outcomes.
Provide compassionate, family-centered care by educating patients and families, ensuring comfort, and delivering an outstanding patient experience.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to sonographers, supporting skill development, knowledge sharing, and best practices in pediatric echocardiography.
Support department quality initiatives, accreditation requirements, equipment management, and continuous process improvement efforts.
Rotate through inpatient, outpatient, and outreach settings, including participation in call coverage and outreach clinics as assigned.
Maintain clinical competencies and continuing education while adhering to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Qualifications:
Level I
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology program, or a Bachelor's degree program in a health science field, including but not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing preferred.
Graduation from an accredited cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) program preferred.
Experience
One (1) to four (4) years of inpatient and/or outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience required.
Licensure & Certifications
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 successfully obtain the ARDMS PE or CCI RCCS credential within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Current New Mexico state licensure through the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Level II
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Graduate of a two-year Allied Health Training Program, Ultrasound Technology program, or a Bachelor's degree program in a health science field, including but not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing preferred.
Graduation from an accredited cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) program preferred.
Experience
Five (5) to nine (9) years of inpatient and/or outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience required.
Licensure & Certifications
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 successfully obtain the ARDMS PE or CCI RCCS credential as required.
Current New Mexico state licensure through the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Level III
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Graduate of a two-year Allied Health program, Ultrasound Technology program, or a Bachelor's degree program in a health science field, including but not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing. Graduation from an accredited cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) program preferred.
Experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of inpatient and/or outpatient cardiac ultrasound experience required.
Advanced experience in pediatric, fetal, and congenital echocardiography preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
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 ARDMS PE or CCI RCCS credential within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Current New Mexico state licensure through the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMRTT) required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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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.
