Pediatric Echo Technician

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Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled sonographer who enjoys working with children and families in a pediatric healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering exceptional patient care producing high-quality cardiac imaging studies and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of children with congenital and acquired heart conditions.

The Pediatric Echocardiographer performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician for diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease. Ultrasound procedures include: Transthoracic echocardiography ultrasound on neonatal pediatric and adult patients. Transesophageal echocardiography ultrasound on neonatal pediatric and adult patients. These responsibilities will take place in various locations and different settings that include inpatient outpatient and outreach clinic settings. On call responsibilities will take place nights weekends and holidays.

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday with varying hours:

7:30 am-4:00 pm 8:00 am-4:30 pm or 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Education & Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred:

• Graduate of a cardiac ultrasound program.

• Experienced as an echocardiographer.

• 1 year of pediatric experience.

Certification/Licensure:

Required:

• BLS Certified

• Credentialed as a Registered Sonographer (RDC) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCSC) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) must be obtained within 2 years of hire date.

Preferred:

• Certified as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

About Us:

Cook Childrens is an equal opportunity employer. As such Cook Childrens offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability pregnancy protected veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to hiring job placement training compensation discipline advancement and termination.

Cook Childrens is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.