.Pedi Congenital Cardiac Sonographer M-F 730a-4p Apply locations TMC/Children's Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 100149789 At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary This position performs echocardiograms to evaluate different aspects of the heart for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. 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 Children's 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, Children's 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 team. UNOS certification for heart transplants. Magnet Designated Facility. Scanning 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 GE. You 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 Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
