Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Assurance Healthcare Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing cardiac training and mentorship

Exposure to advanced techniques and technologies

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer in Houston, TX. The role involves performing echocardiograms and collaborating closely with pediatric critical care teams. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a strong commitment to patient care. The position requires to work at various clinics and facilities offering innovative treatments and mentorship opportunities. Full-time days, with some call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited Cardiac Sonography school preferred.
• Certification in Basic or Advanced Life Support required.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer required.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiogram tests and ensures image quality.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs quality assurance on the equipment; may assist with accreditation applications.
• Identifies and reports accidents, complaints or equipment malfunctions 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 Memorial Hermann policies and standards; manages time and supplies.
• Promotes professional growth and development; serves as preceptor and mentor to staff.

Skills

Ability to lift patients

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology

Tools

Philips IE 33

GE ultrasound machines

Job description

About the job Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description/Summary

Schedule:

FT Days (M-F 7:30am-4pm)

*Some call required

As a Cardiac Sonographer with the Heart Center, 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, the Children’s Heart Institute strives 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, it’s specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.

Named one of the top 50 best children’s hospitals nationally in Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

Earned three‑star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery. The three‑star rating denotes the highest category of quality.

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.

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 (1) of the following 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).
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • 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 oneness.

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.