At Houston Methodist, the Pediatric Echo Sonographer position is responsible forperforming a range of routine to complex echocardiograms including but not limited to Transthoracic Echocardiogram or TTE, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging, Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE, Plain Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram, TTE with bubbles, TTE with contrast and advanced TTE/TTE with 4D imaging, for both inpatient and outpatient studies. This position independently performs and evaluates patients for known or unknown complex congenital or structural heart defects which could require surgical reconstruction, repair or replacement. The Pediatric Echo Sonographer position requires proficiency to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while using different systems of ultrasound equipment and transmits exams to compatible DICOM storage applications, processes preliminary technical data in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant findings to the attending reading physician. This position requires availability to be on call.
PRN Evening Shift
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
EXPERIENCE
One year experience in pediatric echocardiography
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
Must have one of the following certifications:
RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS);
RDCS-AE - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography (ARDMS);
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS);
RDCS-PE - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiography (ARDMS);
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI);
RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/ Radiology/ Cardiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow and actively participating in problem solving
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by using progressive skills in therapeutic communication and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner, which includes active listening and teaching.
Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient’s/family spiritual distress
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs cardiac echo studies, while ensuring precise and accurate data is transmitted for physician completion.
Provides care for the physical needs of patients when…