Entry-Level Echo Sonographer – On-Call Cardiac Imaging

Houstonmethodistcareers; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking an Echo Sonographer I to perform a range of echocardiograms, including TTE and TEE, with color Doppler and 2-D imaging for inpatient and outpatient studies. The role includes on-call availability and interaction with interpreting physicians.

The candidate should have completed an approved education program, with successful clinical rotation or six months of sonography experience and be BLS certified, with ARDMS/CCI credentials as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac echo studies and ensures precise data for physician review.
• Educates patients and ensures sterile techniques during procedures.
• Transmits exams to DICOM storage and communicates significant findings to the physician.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Education program approval

Tools

DICOM storage systems

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking an Echo Sonographer I to perform a range of echocardiograms, including TTE and TEE, with color Doppler and 2-D imaging for inpatient and outpatient studies. The role includes on-call availability and interaction with interpreting physicians.

The candidate should have completed an approved education program, with successful clinical rotation or six months of sonography experience and be BLS certified, with ARDMS/CCI credentials as applicable.