Lead Pediatric Echo & Cardiac Sonographer

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks an ECHO Sonographer III to perform high-quality, complex echocardiographic exams, including TEEs, across neonatal to adult patients in a fast-paced lab.

You will collaborate with cardiology staff, participate in training of technologists and fellows, and ensure lab readiness and patient safety while delivering expert pediatric cardiac imaging.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma from a school of ultrasound or a bachelor’s degree in biological science is required.
• Registered Cardiac Sonography credentials (ARDMS/CCI/Canadian Sonography) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiographic exams and collaborate with the cardiology staff to make accurate diagnoses of complex congenital and acquired pediatric heart abnormalities.
• Assist and participate with the technical echocardiographic training of technologists, Pediatric Fellows, and visitors.
• Perform daily operational maintenance of the Echo Lab supplies and equipment, and ensure all supplies and equipment are checked for deficiencies and safe for operation.
• Demonstrate customer service skills and collaborate with departmental staff and other health care professions to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Engage in quality assurance control on the team while monitoring the completion of all departmental, regulatory, and professional training requirements as designated.

Skills

Echocardiography expertise

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Technical diploma in ultrasound

Bachelor’s degree in biological science

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks an ECHO Sonographer III to perform high-quality, complex echocardiographic exams, including TEEs, across neonatal to adult patients in a fast-paced lab.

You will collaborate with cardiology staff, participate in training of technologists and fellows, and ensure lab readiness and patient safety while delivering expert pediatric cardiac imaging.