Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Schedule: Full-Time (FT) Days and Part-Time (PT) Days

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Equity Options
• Paid Time Off
• Other Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth to provide 24-hour, in-house, and on-call coverage for patients requiring intensive care.
• Utilize state-of-the-art techniques and services at the Children’s Heart Institute to offer innovative treatment methods and specialized services for patients with complex cardiac problems.
• Perform echocardiogram tests on patients, including preparing patients for the test, explaining procedures, positioning patients, selecting appropriate imaging techniques, and ensuring the technical quality of images.
• Enter and monitor patient data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform quality assurance on equipment and assist with accreditation applications.
• Identify and report accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and take emergency calls within the department.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring safe care to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Promote professional growth and development by meeting education and skills competency requirements, serving as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 (required).
  • One of the following required:
    • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International
    • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International
    • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients with assistance.
  • Commitment to customer service and patient care.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Interview Steps:

1. Recruiter Screen
2. Manager Zoom
3. In-person shadow/scan