Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer I

Texas Children's Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children\'s Medical Center is seeking an ECHO Sonographer I to join a fast-paced Echo Lab in Houston. You will learn to perform echocardiograms on children and adults, follow lab procedures, and acquire measurements under supervision.

Requirements include a diploma in ultrasound technology or a bachelor\'s degree in science, with ARDMS/CCI credentials within 12 months of graduation. You will participate in ongoing in-services and quality assurance activities in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a science field or an ultrasound technology diploma is required.
• Certifications required within 12 months of graduation: ARDMS (RDCS), CCI (RCS), CCI (RCCS), or Sonography Canada (CRCS).

Responsibilities

• Identify indication for exam and communicate with physician as needed.
• Understand ultrasound physics and doppler principles.
• Operate echocardiography equipment and optimize gain, depth, and filters.
• Perform complete exams, recognize normal/abnormal structures, and write/give preliminary reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Ultrasound Technology Diploma

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