Job Title: Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer M-F 730a-430pLocation: Houston, TX 77030Salary: $76,000.00 - $124,000.00 (depending on experience)Signing Bonus: NoReallocation Package: Up to $3000 relocation bonus depending on mileage of relocationBenefits: Benefits: Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Equity, Paid Time Off, OtherVisa Support: No visa sponsorships supportedSchedule:FT Days (M-F 7:30am-4pm)Requirements:Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, requiredOne (1) of the following required: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International orRegistered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International orRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)Pediatric echo experience (looking for 6 months minimum pediatric experience)Hospital experience strongly Preferred.Job Description:As a Cardiac Sonographer with the Heart Center, you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists, who are faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, 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 Childrens Heart Institute strives to offer patients with the most complex problems the greatest opportunity for a normal life. We 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, Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital is specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.Named one of the top 50 best children's hospitals nationally in Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.Earned three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery. The three-star rating denotes the highest category of quality.Four Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons supported by a pediatric VAD and ECMO teamUNOS certification for heart transplantsMagnet Designated FacilityScanning some of the most complex hearts and those fresh from open heart surgery as well using a plethora of machines, i.e. Philips IE 33 and GEYou will scan not only in-house patients (i.e. NICU, PICU) but also in the CVOR, Pedi Cath Labs and travel to 7 outpatient clinics in the city where you will work closely with the cardiologist in those spaces.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferredLicense/Certification:Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, requiredOne (1) of the following required:Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International orRegistered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International orRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)Experience / Knowledge / Skills:Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functionsDemonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.Principal AccountabilitiesPerforms 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 dataDemonstrates 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 accreditationIdentifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/ManagerParticipates 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.Interview StepsRecruiter ScreenManager ZoomIn person shadow/scanUp to $3000 relocation bonus