Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer—PRN Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Medical, Dental

PTO

Résumé du poste

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join our imaging team. You will perform Echocardiograms and vascular studies, ensuring age-appropriate technique and high-quality results.

The role requires certification or eligibility in cardiac sonography and BCLS, with opportunities to work across OR, ER, and outpatient settings. The position offers PRN hours with weekend and on-call coverage, contributing to a supportive, diverse team at a magnet-designated health system known

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Ultrasound Technology preferred.
• 1 year NICU experience preferred.
• Certification in cardiac sonography preferred or required on hire.
• BCLS certification required prior to independent patient care.

Responsabilités

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian before and during exam.
• Perform complex procedures for various age groups with appropriate adjustments.
• Produce Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, TEE and vascular studies per policy.
• Follow ASE/SDMS guidelines and maintain image quality and documentation.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure images and reports are properly stored and shared.

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree in Ultrasound Technology

1 year NICU experience

Outils

RCS – Registered Cardiac Sonographer

RDCS – Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

RVT – Registered Vascular Technologist

RVS – Registered Vascular Specialist

BCLS certification

Description du poste

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

WORK LOCATION: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano Texas, 75093

WORK HOURS: PRN, Fridays, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; PRN for PTO coverage as needed; On call hours from 5pm-730am during the week and 24 hours on weekend days.

Department Highlights

• Flexible staff schedules
• Delivery of high-quality patient care through staff development
• State of the Art imaging equipment
• Supportive team environment that is inclusive and diverse
• Great opportunity to develop and expand your technical skills in a variety of environments such as: OR, ER, Trauma, outpatient.

What You Will Need

• 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

What You Will Do

• 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.

ADDITIONAL PERKS OF BEING A TEXAS HEALTH EMPLOYEE

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

MORE ABOUT TEXAS HEALTH PLANO

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail].

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