ECHO Sonographer I at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Echocardiograms, Ultrasound Technology, Customer Service, Communication, Physics of Ultrasound, Doppler, Color Doppler, Quality Assurance, Patient Care, Equipment Operation, Report Writing, Team Collaboration, Operational Maintenance, In-Service Participation, Standard Procedures, Measurements

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for an ECHO Sonographer I — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to perform echocardiograms on children and adults, as well as to learn Texas Children's Hospital echo lab standard procedures and understand and acquire measurements. Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications: • Other Diploma From A School Of Ultrasound Technology Or Bachelor Degree In Science Required • One Of The Following Certifications Or Licenses Required: o RDCS - Cert-reg Diag. Cardiac Sono American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Within 12 Months Of Graduation o RCS - Cert-registered Cardiac SONO Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Within 12 Months Of Graduation o RCCS - Cert-reg Congenital Cardi Sono Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Within 12 Months Of Graduation o CRCS - Cert-canada Reg Cardiac Sonogr Sonography Canada Within 12 Months Of Graduation Responsibilities: • Identify indication for exam and knowledge of limitations of procedure; initiates necessary communication with physician • Understand physics of ultrasound, physics of blood flow and bioeffects of ultrasound • Operate all equipment including proper settings for gain, depth and filters for 2D, Doppler, and Color Doppler • Perform complete examinations, recognizing normal structures, abnormal structures, writes preliminary reports and deliver them appropriately (verbally and electronically) • Perform daily operational maintenance of the Echo Lab supplies and equipment • Prepare equipment and the patient rooms (stocks linen and supplies) for daily operational use • Demonstrate customer service skills • Work with departmental staff and other healthcare professions to ensure high quality patient care • Participate and attends in-services (echo lab conferences, journal club, or pathology conference) and tech/staff meetings • Engage in quality assurance control in the team • Ensure completion of all departmental, regulatory and professional training requirements as prescribed

Responsibilities

The ECHO Sonographer I will perform echocardiograms on patients, recognizing normal and abnormal structures, and will communicate findings to physicians. Additionally, the role involves maintaining equipment and supplies, preparing patient rooms, and participating in departmental meetings.