Sr Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Sonographer - CHI

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Retirement/pension plan

Gym membership discounts

Free financial and legal counseling

Job summary

A Texas healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Senior Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Sonographer to join their dynamic cardiology team. This advanced role will involve performing and interpreting complex echocardiographic studies on pediatric patients with congenital heart conditions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pediatric echocardiography and a commitment to exceptional patient care. This position offers generous benefits, including fully paid medical premiums and substantial time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required.
• Certification in ARDMS or ARRT for cardiovascular pediatric echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams.
• Assist physicians in diagnosing heart defects.
• Manage ultrasound equipment and ensure it is up to date.

Skills

Pediatric echocardiography

Congenital cardiac anatomy

Diagnostic cardiac ultrasound

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Sr Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Sonographer - CHI

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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic cardiology team. This advanced role involves performing and interpreting complex echocardiographic studies on pediatric patients with congenital heart conditions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pediatric and fetal echocardiography, a deep understanding of congenital cardiac anatomy, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. This position will primarily work at the TMC location but will also provide coverage for all four community locations (TMC, Webster, Katy, and Woodlands).

Fetal Sonography Experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – around 37-38 days per year)
• Longer tenure accrues additional vacation
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan

Additional Employee Wellness Resources:

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary: Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of cardiac congenital procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis. Primary home location in Katy, Texas. May be required to work at other clinic locations in the Greater Houston Metroplex.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams.
• Assists the physician to diagnose heart defects or the exact cause of impaired blood circulation.
• Explains the procedures to patients.
• Assists in the operation of ultrasound equipment and records results.
• Adjusts parameters on equipment and reviews calibrations to ensure scans are reproducible.
• Manages equipment, including upgrades and implementation of new applications, keeping systems up to date and compliant.
• Provides in-service training to new and existing clinical staff and serves as a lead resource to faculty and sonographers.
• Provides system troubleshooting for image archive and database systems.
• Assists in establishing protocols; implements and standardizes for all clinical sites.
• Attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• CV ARDMS or ARRT – Cardiovascular Pediatric echocardiography certification required.

Minimum Education: Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) from an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: 4 years of experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.