Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer II

ECHO Sonographer II

We are searching for an ECHO Sonographer II someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform independent echocardiographic exams on patients who range in age from neonates to adults.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs high-quality normal and complex echocardiographic exams enabling the cardiology staff to make accurate diagnoses of various congenital and acquired pediatric heart abnormalities

Assists and participates with technical echocardiographic training/instruction of technologists, Pediatric Fellows, and visitors on an ongoing schedule

Performs daily operational maintenance of the Echo Lab supplies and equipment, ensuring that all supplies and equipment are checked for deficiencies and are safe for operation

Works with departmental staff and other health care professions to ensure high-quality patient care

Skills & Requirements

Required Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Technical Diploma from School of Ultrasound

Required Licenses/Certifications, Need one of the following:

• RDCS - Cert-Reg Diag. Cardiac Sono by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• RCS - Cert-Registered Cardiac SONO by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• RCCS - Cert-Reg Congenital Cardi Sono by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Certified Canada Regulatory Cardiac Sonographer from Sonography Canada (CRCS)

Required 1 year of experience as an echo sonographer in a pediatric environment

Knowledge of echocardiographic procedures preferred

Ability to learn ultrasound equipment with specialized Cardiology software and operate at a basic level the following equipment: blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter, and desktop computer preferred

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ' s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ' s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ' s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ' s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation ' s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ' s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ' s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 427751
• Job Category Radiology
• Locations 11301 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX, 77065, US