Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer III - Part Time

Texas Children's Hospital; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX seeks an ECHO Sonographer III to perform high-quality echocardiographic exams for neonatal to adult patients.

The role includes independent performance of TEE studies and collaboration with cardiology staff to support accurate diagnoses of complex pediatric heart conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires technical diploma in ultrasound or a bachelor’s degree in biological science.
• Registered sonography credentials (ARDMS or CCI) are required (various specializations)
• Minimum 5 years of echo experience with 2 years in a pediatric environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiographic exams for pediatric and congenital cases.
• Assist and participate in echocardiography training for technologists, fellows and visitors.
• Maintain Echo Lab supplies and equipment, ensuring safe operation and readiness.
• Demonstrate customer service skills and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Engage in quality assurance and monitor training requirements as designated.

Skills

Echocardiography

Pediatric imaging

Team collaboration

Education

Technical diploma in ultrasound or Bachelor's in biological science

Job description

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.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

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

About Us

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Specialty Care offer the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our hospital – right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents. Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans. Texas Children's Specialty Care locations use child-sized medical equipment in colorful, child-friendly atmospheres that cater to young patients' needs and interests.

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.