Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer III

TCH Medical Center; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Bellaire, TX, is seeking an experienced ECHO Sonographer III to perform high-quality echocardiographic exams including pediatric cases. You will work in a fast-paced environment, independently performing TEE studies and collaborating with cardiology staff to guide patient care.

Requirements include a diagnostic ultrasound diploma or biology degree, and ARDMS/CCI certifications with a minimum of 5 years of echo experience and 2 years in pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Must have a technical diploma in ultrasound or a Bachelor’s degree in biological science.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with ARDMS OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer with CCI OR Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer with Sonography Canada is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an echo sonographer with two (2) years in a pediatric environment is 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

Pediatric echocardiography

TEEs (TEE) experience

Customer service

Education

Technical diploma in ultrasound or Bachelor's in biological science

Tools

ARDMS Certification

CCI Certification

Job description

We are searching for an ECHO Sonographer III — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform high-quality and complex echocardiographic exams. You will independently perform TEE studies on patients that range in age from neonates to adults.

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Qualifications

• Technical diploma from a school of ultrasound (e.g., Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or a bachelor’s degree in biological science required
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer with Sonography Canada required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an echo sonographer with two (2) years in a pediatric environment 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