Pediatric Echocardiographer

Cook Children's Health Care System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Prosper is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Echocardiographer to perform pediatric and congenital heart imaging for Neonatal, pediatric and adult patients. You will operate under the supervision of a physician to produce high-quality echocardiographic studies across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach settings.

Schedule is Monday-Friday with varying hours including 7:30 am-4:00 pm, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, or 8:30 am-5:00 pm; on-call nights, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Credentialed as RDC or RCSC with CCI, must be obtained within 2 years of hire date.
• Preferred: RDCS with ARDMS.
• Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program preferred.
• 1 year pediatric echocardiography experience preferred.
• Experience as an echocardiographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures under physician supervision.
• Ultrasound procedures include transthoracic echocardiography on neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
• Transesophageal echocardiography on neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
• On-call responsibilities nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Pediatric ultrasound

Ultrasound procedures

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program

Job description

Location: Medical Center-Prosper

Department: Card-Outreach

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled sonographer who enjoys working with children and families in a pediatric healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, producing high-quality cardiac imaging studies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of children with congenital and acquired heart conditions.

The Pediatric Echocardiographer performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Ultrasound procedures include: Transthoracic echocardiography ultrasound on neonatal, pediatric and adult patients. Transesophageal echocardiography ultrasound on neonatal, pediatric and adult patients. These responsibilities will take place in various locations and different settings that include inpatient, outpatient, and outreach clinic settings. On call responsibilities will take place nights, weekends and holidays.

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday with varying hours:

7:30 am-4:00 pm, 8:00 am-4:30 pm or 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Education & Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred:

• Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program.
• Experienced as an echocardiographer.
• 1 year of pediatric experience.

Certification/Licensure:

Required:

• BLS Certified
• Credentialed as a Registered Sonographer (RDC) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCSC) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), must be obtained within 2 years of hire date.

Preferred:

• Certified as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.