Job Title: Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Duration: Full Time Permanent
Shift: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Mon to Fri
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $90,000 to $135,200 Annually
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferred
Requirements:
• Graduate of a sonography program
• Must have one of these registries (RCS, RCCS, RDCS, or RDCS PE)
• Must have either experience or training in Pediatric scans specifically (No new grads or candidates that have not scanned Peds)
• BLS certification from AHA specifically
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 department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.