Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Houston, Tx

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Houston, TX

Schedule: FT Days (M-F 7:30am-4pm)/ PT Days 3 days per week variable schedule 8-10hr shifts *Some call required
As a Cardiac Sonographer you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists, who are faculty providing twenty-four-hour, in-house and on call coverage to ensure that patients with intensive care needs receive the best care possible.
By utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and services, we strive to offer patients with the most complex problems the greatest opportunity for a normal life. We offer innovative treatment methods and specialized services with ongoing cardiac training and mentorship for our sonographer team.
As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, we are specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.
Principal Accountabilities

• Performs echocardiogram tests on patients: Prepares patients for the test, explains test, positions patients for the test, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Enters and monitors patient data
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and escalates issues appropriately.
• Performs quality assurance on the equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/Manager
• Participates in performance improvement activities established by the department.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Scanning some of the most complex hearts and those fresh from open heart surgery as well using a plethora of machines, i.e. Philips IE 33 and GE

You will scan not only in-house patients (i.e. NICU, PICU) but also in the CVOR, Pedi Cath Labs and travel to 7 outpatient clinics in the city where you will work closely with the cardiologist in those spaces.
Must Have:

• 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, required
One (1) of the following is required:

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Pediatric echo experience