Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer Educator

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is seeking an Echo Sonographer Educator to provide education and administrative support for the department under the Department Manager, ensuring effective implementation of education processes.

Responsibilities include performing pediatric echocardiography, leading training on 3D imaging and strain studies, managing workflows, guiding staff orientation, and coordinating student experiences while upholding accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in ultrasound or diagnostic sonography is required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Certifications in pediatric echocardiography (RCCS/CRCS/ARDMS) are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality pediatric echocardiographic exams and collaborate with cardiology staff.
• Perform and analyze 3D echocardiography and strain studies.
• Manage workflow with imaging teams, nursing staff, and providers.
• Provide independent procedures and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Identify emergencies and initiate procedures in a timely manner.
• Conduct equipment quality control and resolve image quality issues.

Skills

5 years pediatric echocardiography

3D echocardiography

Strain analysis

Quality assurance knowledge

Staff training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in ultrasound/sonography

BLS certification (AHA)

Certification: RCCS/CRCS/ARDMS pediatric echocardiography credential

Tools

3D echocardiography software

Strain analysis software

Job description

We are searching for an Echo Sonographer Educator -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide education and administrative support for department operation under the supervision of the Department Manager and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the six key education processes at the department level and to assist in the implementation of designated centralized components of the key education processes. The six key education processes are orientation, annual competence assessment, preceptor orientation and development, required training, ongoing development, and student affiliations. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality echocardiographic exams and collaborates with cardiology staff to diagnose complex congenital and acquired pediatric heart abnormalities
• Performs and analyzes three-dimensional echocardiographic reconstructions and strain studies
• Manages workflow through effective communication with imaging teams, nursing staff, providers, and other impacted parties
• Performs procedures independently, identifies and resolves technical issues, and shares knowledge with colleagues
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency and initiates appropriate emergency procedures
• Conducts equipment quality control activities, reports equipment issues, and collaborates with appropriate teams to resolve image quality concerns
• Assists employees with troubleshooting exam problems, correcting errors, and managing workloads to meet established turnaround times
• Designs, implements, evaluates, and individualizes cost-effective departmental orientation pathways based on staff learning needs
• Creates orientation schedules, communicates scheduling information, monitors progress, and addresses problematic trends
• Develops and supports preceptors, assesses their learning needs, and provides coaching for challenging orientation situations
• Identifies performance gaps and develops training based on policies, performance data, and applicable accreditation and regulatory standards
• Evaluates and reports training outcomes, tracks attendance and compliance, and identifies noncompliant staff
• Oversees education and competency validation for staff performing high-level disinfection processes
• Assesses staff development needs, implements cost-effective learning activities, and provides individualized performance feedback
• Coordinates positive clinical experiences and unit orientation for students and faculty
• Participates in quality assurance and quality control activities while maintaining compliance with applicable policies, standards, guidelines, and regulations
• Supports unit operations by updating schedules, participating in candidate interviews, communicating departmental information, and assuming on-call responsibilities as needed

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma from an ultrasound or diagnostic medical sonography program required
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required
• Certified Registered Cardiac Sonographer through Cardiovascular Credentialing International, Certified Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer through Sonography Canada, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required
• Five years of experience as an echocardiography sonographer in a pediatric environment required
• Experience performing and analyzing three-dimensional echocardiography and strain studies required
• Knowledge of quality assurance, equipment quality control, infection prevention, and applicable accreditation and regulatory standards required
• Experience providing staff orientation, training, competency validation, coaching, and professional development required

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.