Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer I

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks an ECHO Sonographer I to join a fast-paced echo lab. You will learn to perform echocardiograms on children and adults, follow lab procedures, and acquire measurements under supervision.

Qualifications include an ultrasound diploma or science degree and within-12-month certification requirements (RDCS/RCS/RCCS/CRCS). Grow with a team dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma from ultrasound school or Bachelor of Science required.
• Certifications or licenses within 12 months of graduation: RDCS, RCS, RCCS, or CRCS.

Responsibilities

• Identify indication for exam and communicate with physician as needed.
• Understand ultrasound physics, blood flow physics, and ultrasound bioeffects.
• Operate equipment with correct gain, depth, and filters for 2D, Doppler, and Color Doppler.
• Perform complete exams, recognize normal/abnormal structures, and write preliminary reports.
• Maintain Echo Lab supplies and equipment daily.
• Prepare equipment and patient rooms for daily use.
• Demonstrate customer service skills and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings and participate in quality assurance.
• Complete departmental, regulatory, and professional training requirements.

Education

Diploma from ultrasound school or B.S.

ARDMS/CCI certificates within 12 months of graduation

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:
  1. RDCS - Cert-reg Diag. Cardiac Sono American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Within 12 Months Of Graduation
  2. RCS - Cert-registered Cardiac SONO Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Within 12 Months Of Graduation
  3. RCCS - Cert-reg Congenital Cardi Sono Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Within 12 Months Of Graduation
  4. 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