Per Diem / PRN Level I - Ultrasound Technologist
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX

Job Title & Specialty Area: PHS Cardiology Sonographer I

Department: Cardiology ECHO

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: PRN Days 

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Responsible for using sonography equipment to produce quality diagnostic echocardiography to ensure optimal patient care. Typically works under the direction of or in partnership with Sonographer II or attending cardiologist).

Responsibilities:
* Performs inpatient and outpatient diagnostic cardiac sonograms in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines for digital image acquisition.
* Responsible for performing and archiving calculations for reporting of all pediatric ultrasound imaging.
* Performs complete studies on new patients per the ASE for congenital heart patients; downloads studies and provides calculations for reports per guidelines.
* Assist in performing Transesophegeal Echocardiograms
* Assist in Research studies when appropriate.
* Must be Certified in Pediatric Echo by ARDMS or CCI within first year of employment

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job related experience Preferred

EDUCATION
* Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Certified in 1 one of the following: Fetal, Adult, Vascular Preferred
* Certified in the following: Pediatric Preferred
* Must be Certified in Pediatric Echo by ARDMS or CCI within 24 months of employment (ARDMS is preferred over CCI) Required
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.