Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer I

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking an ECHO Sonographer I to perform echocardiograms on children and adults in a fast-paced lab. You will learn Texas Children’s Hospital echo lab procedures and measurements, with opportunities to participate in conferences and QA activities.

The role emphasizes understanding ultrasound physics, accurate imaging, and timely delivery of preliminary reports, while maintaining equipment and supplies and delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in science required.
• Certifications: RDCS, RCS, RCCS, or CRCS required within 12 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Identify indication for exam and communicate with the physician as needed.
• Understand physics of ultrasound and blood flow.
• Operate ultrasound equipment with proper gain, depth, and filtering for 2D, Doppler, and Color Doppler.
• Perform complete examinations, recognize normal/abnormal structures, write preliminary reports and deliver them.
• Maintain Echo Lab supplies and equipment daily.
• Prepare equipment and patient rooms for daily use; stock etc.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to ensure high quality patient care.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings; participate in QA and training requirements.

Education

Diploma From A School Of Ultrasound Technology

Bachelor Degree In Science

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for an ECHO Sonographer I — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to perform echocardiograms on children and adults, as well as to learn Texas Children's Hospital echo lab standard procedures and understand and acquire measurements.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications

• Other Diploma From A School Of Ultrasound Technology Or Bachelor Degree In Science Required
• One Of The Following Certifications Or Licenses Required:
• RDCS - Cert-reg Diag. Cardiac Sono American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Within 12 Months Of Graduation
• RCS - Cert-registered Cardiac SONO Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Within 12 Months Of Graduation
• RCCS - Cert-reg Congenital Cardi Sono Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Within 12 Months Of Graduation
• CRCS - Cert-canada Reg Cardiac Sonogr Sonography Canada Within 12 Months Of Graduation

Responsibilities

• Identify indication for exam and knowledge of limitations of procedure; initiates necessary communication with physician
• Understand physics of ultrasound, physics of blood flow and bioeffects of ultrasound
• Operate all equipment including proper settings for gain, depth and filters for 2D, Doppler, and Color Doppler
• Perform complete examinations, recognizing normal structures, abnormal structures, writes preliminary reports and deliver them appropriately (verbally and electronically)
• Perform daily operational maintenance of the Echo Lab supplies and equipment
• Prepare equipment and the patient rooms (stocks linen and supplies) for daily operational use
• Demonstrate customer service skills
• Work with departmental staff and other healthcare professions to ensure high quality patient care
• Participate and attends in-services (echo lab conferences, journal club, or pathology conference) and tech/staff meetings
• Engage in quality assurance control in the team
• Ensure completion of all departmental, regulatory and professional training requirements as prescribed

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.

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.