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Overview

Job Type : PRN

At UNMH, our Radiology team members are at the heart of our mission to deliver an exceptional patient experience rooted in quality, safety, and compassion. Each team member plays a key role in ensuring every image and interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and our drive to deliver more for the community we serve. New hires are expected to bring a strong work. ethic, empathy, and a passion for serving our community. Success in the first year is defined by consistently providing accurate, high-quality imaging, building trust with patients and colleagues, and contributing to innovative ways we can better serve the health needs of New Mexico’s diverse population.

Success Profile

What does success look like in SONOGRAPHER INTERN at UNMH? These are the traits we value and look for.

Adaptable
Collaborative
Detail Oriented
Independent
Team Player
Multi-tasker

Our department is transformative and ever-changing, consistently adapting to new innovations in medical imaging and interventional techniques. We embrace technology to improve patient care, and streamline procedures.

In our Interventional Radiology department, we practice what we teach handling diverse and advanced specialty cases on par with larger national facilities. This ensures our staff gain meaningful, hands-on experience while delivering exceptional patient outcome.

Our team works hand-in-hand with physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care and the best possible procedural outcomes.

In our own words

Jane Potter, MBA, RT R (MR)Radiology Clinical Director

We do so much in Radiology. We're the eyes of the hospital, in many ways.

Jane PotterMBA, RT R (MR)
Radiology Clinical Director

SONOGRAPHER INTERN

Job ID: 13553 Pay Rate: $22.61 - $22.61 Hourly Work Type: PRN Shift: Rotating Department: Radiology - Ultrasound Category: Clinical Care Facility: Lomas Campus Date Posted: 01/19/2026

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Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 22.61/hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 22.61/hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Radiology - Ultrasound

FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a registered (RDMS) Sonographer, performs sonographic studies commensurate with training to date and documented competencies. Assists with non-comped sonographic studies as part of the learning experience of internship. Participates in non-scanning portions of studies including patient history, chart review, associated paperwork, and patient assistance in accordance with staff orientation process. Upon completion of internship, staff member should be able to perform department-specific routine sonographic studies, begin/end exams in AS, locate, retrieve and view images in PACS, utilize AIDET during interactions with all patients, in the role of sonographer or assistant, escort patients to and from scanning area, clean and restock exam rooms. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* EXAMS - Assist Sonographer in preparing exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures
* REVIEW - Assist Sonographer with reviewing patient medical history and all supporting clinical information
* SAFETY - Assist Sonographer in assuming responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination
* ASSESSMENT - Assist Sonographer in conducting patient clinical assessment
* EXAMS - Assist Sonographer during diagnostic medical sonography examination
* EXAMS - Under Sonographer direction, perform/review sonography examination to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images
* REVIEW - Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and assist with preparing the preliminary findings for use by the Sonographer
* QUALITY - Assist Sonographer with Quality Assurance protocols and quality improvement measures within the facility
* EQUIPMENT – Participate in equipment cleaning, QC process and documentation, crash cart daily and monthly checks, inventory and stocking of medical supplies and linen, and evaluation of scheduled patients for appropriateness
* Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators and members of the healthcare team

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Training
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Current ARDMS Ultrasound Training Pgm-Last Six Months

Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience required

Nonessential:
No preferred experience

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
* May be required to travel to various work sites
* May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

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