Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Houston, TX (Zip Code: 77030)

Salary Range: $67,000.00 - $106,000.00

Sign-On Bonus: Not Applicable

Relocation Package: Partial

Certifications Required: Basic or Advanced Life Support

Experience Required: Pediatric Echo Experience

About Us:

We are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services and putting our patients at the forefront of everything we do. Our mission is to make communities healthier, and our vision is to create a healthcare environment where people choose to seek care, physicians prefer to practice, and employees want to work.

Position Overview:

As a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer, you'll be an integral part of our Heart Center team. Collaborating closely with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists, you'll ensure that patients with intensive care needs receive the best care possible. Our commitment to state-of-the-art techniques and services in the Children's Heart Institute means you'll be at the forefront of innovative treatment methods.

Why Join Our Team:

• Highly Regarded: We're consistently recognized as a top children's hospital nationally in Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
• Outstanding Outcomes: Our patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery have earned us a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), denoting the highest quality.
• Expertise: You'll be part of a team led by four Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons, supported by a pediatric VAD and ECMO team, with UNOS certification for heart transplants.
• Advanced Technology: Work with a variety of machines, including Philips IE 33 and GE, scanning complex hearts and those fresh from open heart surgery.
• Diverse Experience: You'll scan in-house patients in NICU, PICU, CVOR, Pedi Cath Labs, and travel to 7 outpatient clinics in the city where you'll collaborate closely with cardiologists.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology (preferred).
• License/Certification: Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, and one of the following: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: Strong critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct echocardiogram tests on patients, ensuring technical quality and accurate documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service, escalate issues as needed, and assist with quality assurance on equipment.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, respond to emergencies, and ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors.

Benefits:

• Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Equity Options
• Paid Time Off
• And More

If you're passionate about Pediatric Cardiac sonography and want to make a difference in the lives of patients, join our team. Your career path starts here, where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand.