Pediatric Echocardiographer

Cook Children's Health Care System; Prosper (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System seeks a compassionate pediatric sonographer to perform advanced cardiac ultrasound studies. The role involves neonatal, pediatric and adult echocardiography, including TTE and TEE, across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach sites.

The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality cardiac images, work closely with the cardiology team, and participate in on-call coverage during nights, weekends and holidays. A pediatric focus and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required; RDC or RCSC with CCI must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• RDCS with ARDMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures under physician supervision, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
• Produce high-quality cardiac imaging studies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• On-call responsibilities during nights, weekends and holidays; work across inpatient, outpatient and outreach settings.

Skills

Pediatric echocardiography

Sonography

BLS certified

RDC/RCSC (CCI) within 2 years

RDCS (ARDMS) preferred

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Cardiac ultrasound equipment

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.

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.