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We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic cardiology team. This advanced role involves performing and interpreting complex echocardiographic studies on pediatric patients with congenital heart conditions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pediatric and fetal echocardiography, a deep understanding of congenital cardiac anatomy, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. This position will primarily work at the TMC location but will also serve as the sonographer, providing coverage for all four community locations (TMC, Webster, Katy, and Woodlands).

Fetal sonography experience is preferred.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of cardiac congenital procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis. Primary home location in Katy, Texas. May be required to work at other clinic locations in the Greater Houston Metroplex.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams.
• Assist the physician to diagnose heart defects or the exact cause of impaired blood circulation.
• Explains the procedures to the patients.
• Assists in the operation of ultrasound equipment and records results.
• Adjusts parameters on equipment and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducible under similar conditions.
• Responsible for equipment management, including upgrades and implementation of new applications. Ensures equipment and systems are kept up to date and compliant with current standards.
• Provides in-service training to new and existing clinical staff and serves as a lead resource to faculty and all sonographers. Trains sonographers, including new employees.
• Provides system troubleshooting for image archive and data base systems.
• Assists in establishing protocols; implements and standardizes for all clinical sites.
• Attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• (CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular Pediatric echocardiography certification required

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) an AMA- approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent. Associates degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

4 years of experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.