Lecturer III in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound

The University of New Mexico, Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen and Obstetrics and Gynecology. This faculty will serve as an Assistant Ultrasound Director to teach point of care ultrasound (POCUS) to medical students, residents, fellows and attending physicians under the supervision of ultrasound fellowship trained Emergency Medicine Physicians. Beyond teaching the hands-on application of ultrasound acquisition, this position includes teaching learners image interpretation, both during acquisition and during image review and opportunities to grow administrative responsibilities. Teaching happens in a wide variety of locations throughout the Emergency Department and in non-clinical settings., One of the highlights of this position is there are no direct patient care responsibilities. Given this the hours allow for some weekly remote work and have no night shifts, no weekend shifts, no time spent on call and all UNM observed holidays are off. 

The Department of Emergency Medicine has 86 full-time and part-time attending physicians, and is home to an outstanding Emergency Medicine Residency, EMS Academy and Center for Disaster Medicine. UNM Health System is New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center, UNM Children’s Hospital, home to the only Burn Center, and the state's first Comprehensive Stroke Center. UNM Health System providers specialize in over 150 areas and receive 900,000 outpatient visits, 22,000 surgical cases and 100,000 emergency room visits each year. UNM prides itself on being an engaged partner to the many communities it serves and takes great pride and accepts the responsibility that comes with that commitment. The School of Medicine (SOM), created in 1964, is celebrated for its research discoveries and innovations in medical education and has earned a reputation for prioritizing diversity in the physician and health professions workforce. SOM is home to a groundbreaking BA/MD Program that provides a new pathway for students from throughout New Mexico to pursue a medical career, as well as, numerous graduate and health profession programs. The SOM sits within a Health Sciences Center, along with a Population-Based Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing Graduate Program offering unique inter-professional training and collaborative experiences. The University of New Mexico is located in the beautiful mountain west at the intersection of unique and diverse cultures. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Have an Associate’s Degree or higher  
• RDMS certified in Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
• A minimum of 7 years of experience working as an ultrasonographer. 
• Ability to work autonomously and problem solve 
• Willingness to work with a variety computer software
• Willingness to work as part of a team-teaching physicians core ultrasound skills ranging from acquisition to image interpretation.

  Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• RDCS certification in one or more of the following: Adult Echocardiography (AE), Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
• RVT certification in Vascular Technology (VT)
• ARDMS certification as Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)
• Experience with Cerner, Smartsheet, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Previous experience in teaching physicians
• Previous supervisory experience
• Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine 
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please include a cover letter which describes your educational and professional background, lived experiences and alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/about/mission.html  The cover letter may also include a description of work in the four domains listed above with a focus on activities which have made a demonstrated positive impact.  We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For additional information, please contact Dr. Wendy Hanna at [email protected] or Amy Jameson at (505) 272-5150; [email protected] .

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.