Job Description
Job-8275
Seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer for a Short Term Acute Care
Nonprofit hospital.
As a Cardiac Sonographer with the Heart Center, you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists, 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 Institute strives to offer patients with the most complex problems the greatest opportunity for a normal life. 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, Hospital is specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.
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 department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Other duties as assigned.
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)
Salary negotiable based on experience, full benefits package plus partial relocation assistance.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 67,000.00 106,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package,