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Must-Haves
- Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
- One (1) of the following required: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- Pediatric echo experience (looking for 6 months minimum pediatric experience)
- Hospital experience strongly preferred
FT Days (M-F 7:30am-4pm)
- As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists 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, our client strives to offer patients with the most complex problems the greatest opportunity for a normal life. They 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, our client is specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.
- Four Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons supported by a pediatric VAD and ECMO team
- UNOS certification for heart transplants
- Magnet Designated Facility
- 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.
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 required:
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
