Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - Houston, United States - Rain Solutions

Description

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 twenty-four hour, in-house and on call coverage to ensure that patients with intensive care needs receive the best care possible.

By utilizing state-of-the-art 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.

• Named one of the top 50 best children's hospitals nationally in Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
• Earned threestar rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery. The threestar rating denotes the highest category of quality.
• Four Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons supported by a pediatric VAD and ECMO team
• UNOS certification for heart transplants
• Magnet Designated Facility
• Scanning some of the most complex hearts and those fresh from open heart surgery as well using a plethora of machines, i.e. Philips IE 33 and GE
• You will scan not only inhouse patients (i.e. NICU, PICU) but also in the CVOR, Pedi Cath Labs and travel to 7 outpatient clinics in the city where you will work closely with the cardiologist in those spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

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.
• 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.

Must-Haves:

• 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)
• Pediatric echo experience (looking for 6 months minimum pediatric experience)

Nice-To-Haves:

• Hospital experience strongly preferred

Pay:
$76, $124,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77030: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person