Pediatric ECHO/Cardiac Sonographer II
Eohh Cx · Houston, Texas, United States
We are searching for an ECHO Sonographer II — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform independent echocardiographic exams on patients who range in age from neonates to adults.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs high-quality normal and complex echocardiographic exams enabling the cardiology staff to make accurate diagnoses of various congenital and acquired pediatric heart abnormalities
• Assists and participates with technical echocardiographic training/instruction of technologists, Pediatric Fellows, and visitors on an ongoing schedule
• Performs daily operational maintenance of the Echo Lab supplies and equipment, ensuring that all supplies and equipment are checked for deficiencies and are safe for operation
• Works with departmental staff and other health care professions to ensure high-quality patient care
Skills & Requirements
• Required Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Technical Diploma from School of Ultrasound
• Required Licenses/Certifications, Need one of the following:
o RDCS - Cert-Reg Diag. Cardiac Sono by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR
o RCS - Cert-Registered Cardiac SONO by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
o RCCS - Cert-Reg Congenital Cardi Sono by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
o Certified Canada Regulatory Cardiac Sonographer from Sonography Canada (CRCS)
• Required 1 year of experience as an echo sonographer in a pediatric environment
• Knowledge of echocardiographic procedures preferred
• Ability to learn ultrasound equipment with specialized Cardiology software and operate at a basic level the following equipment: blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter, and desktop computer preferred