Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer III - Part Time

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Specialty Care in Houston seeks an ECHO Sonographer III to perform high-quality, complex echocardiographic exams, including independent TEEs for a patient age range from neonates to adults. The role supports cardiology with accurate diagnoses and team collaboration.

The position requires a Diagnostic Medical Sonography diploma with a biological sciences bachelor's degree, ARDMS/CCI credentials, and ≥5 years of echo experience (2 in pediatrics).

Qualifications

• DMP/ultrasound diploma and a biological sciences bachelor's required.
• ARDMS or CCI cardiac sonographer certification required (as specified).
• Minimum of 5 years' echo sonography experience with 2 years in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality echocardiographic exams and collaborate with cardiology staff to diagnose complex congenital and acquired pediatric heart conditions.
• Assist and participate in technical echocardiographic training of technologists, Pediatric Fellows, and visitors.
• Perform daily maintenance of Echo Lab supplies and equipment and verify safe operation of all equipment.
• Demonstrate customer service skills and collaborate with departmental staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Engage in quality assurance and ensure completion of departmental, regulatory, and professional training requirements.

Skills

Echocardiography

Pediatric echocardiography

Cardiac ultrasound

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography diploma

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

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) AND 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.