Pediatric Cardiac So....
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
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10-04-2024
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Job Description
Req ID : 2705368
As a Cardiac Sonographer with the Heart Center you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists who are faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth providing twentyfour hour inhouse and on call coverage to ensure that patients with intensive care needs receive the best care possible.
By utilizing stateoftheart techniques and services the Children s Heart Institute strives to offer patients with the most complex problems the greatest opportunity for a normal life. We offer innovative treatment methods and specialized services with ongoing cardiac training and mentorship for our sonographer team.
As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country Children s Memorial Hermann Hospital is specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.
Minimum Qualifications: Pediatric echo experience (looking for 6 months minimum pediatric experience)
Perks: Partial relocation package up to $3000 bonus depending on mileage of relocation.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology Radiologic Technology or Sonography Technology preferred
License/Certification:
Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support required
One (1) of the following required:
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
Demonstrates commitment to the PartnersinCaring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation accountability empowerment collaboration compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principal Accountabilities
Performs echocardiogram tests on patients: Prepares patients for the test explains test positions patients for the test selects appropriate imaging techniques and ensures technical quality of the images.
Enters and monitors patient data
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and escalates issues appropriately.
Performs quality assurance on the equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation
Identifies and reports any accidents complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/Manager
Participates in performance improvement activities established by the department.
Takes emergency call within the department.
Ensures safe care to patients staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies procedures and standards within budgetary specifications including time management supply management productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Other duties as assigned.
advanced life support (als),american registry for diagnostic medical sonography (ardms),echo
Employment Type
Full Time
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