Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Flexible PRN Days

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Plano is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our team on a PRN basis at Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093. You will perform echocardiography and vascular studies, explain procedures to patients, and collaborate across OR, ER, Trauma, and outpatient settings.

The role requires an associate degree in Ultrasound Technology, NICU experience preferred, and ARDMS/SDMS credentials; BCLS maintained.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree from accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.
• 1 year prior NICU experience preferred.
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required OR
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required OR
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist upon hire required OR
• RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist upon hire required AND
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam.
• Perform complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
• Adjust technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
• Produces quality Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and/or Vascular studies following department policies and procedures, as well as IAC standards
• Employs relevant guidelines set forth by ASE and SDMS, including scope of practice. www.svunet.org, www.sdms.org, www.intersocietal.org/echo.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology relevant to adult echocardiography. Adult echocardiography includes, but not limited to, transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), stress echocardiogram (treadmill and pharmacological) and echocardiogram with echo enhancing agents.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology relevant to vascular ultrasound. Vascular ultrasound may include but not limited to, upper extremity arterial (UEA), upper extremity venous (UEV), lower extremity arterial (LEA), lower extremity venous (LEV), carotid (CAS), abdominal aortic (AA), ABI/segmental pressure, venous reflux, and vein mapping. Work in tandem with staff to ensure laser images are placed on CD from modality or, PACS are printed, or Ambra as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Procedural explanation

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree from accredited school of Ultrasound Technology

RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer

RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist

RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Texas Health Resources in Plano is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our team on a PRN basis at Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093. You will perform echocardiography and vascular studies, explain procedures to patients, and collaborate across OR, ER, Trauma, and outpatient settings.

The role requires an associate degree in Ultrasound Technology, NICU experience preferred, and ARDMS/SDMS credentials; BCLS maintained.