Cardiac Sonographer
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX
5x8 hrs

Job Title & Specialty Area: Cardiac Sonographer Mobile ECHO Service

Department: Cardiology ECHO

Location: Dallas Metroplex

Shift: Full-time 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:
The Mobile ECHO service provides pediatric cardiac sonography services that can provide either full coverage, overnight/weekend call coverage or scheduled intermittent coverage for hospitals in the region. This position operates ultrasound equipment used to produce quality diagnostic echocardiography to ensure optimal patient care. This position requires travel-heavy work (within Dallas/Fort-Worth region and sonographer coverage area) and regular call periods, including overnight coverage.

Responsibilities:
* Respond to Mobile ECHO work queue / schedule to appropriately cover requests in assigned coverage area.
* Perform inpatient and outpatient diagnostic cardiac sonograms in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines for digital image acquisition.
* Perform pediatric cardiac ECHO and interpretation within one hour of a STAT request for sites/locations supported. This requirement is only listed for Level III and Level IV NICUs – there are no specific pediatric echocardiography requirements for Level I and II NICUs
* Utilize critical thinking skills and a segmental approach while imaging to produce diagnostic high-quality studies in normal to complex congenital heart defects.
* Participate fully in call schedule
* Participate in biweekly educational echo conferences and clinical research studies.
* Participate in quality improvement activities.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job related experience Required
* At least 2 years job related experience Preferred

EDUCATION
* Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience in echocardiography Required
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Current RDCS-PE by ARDMS or RCCS by CCI (ARDMS is preferred) Preferred
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required
* Valid, current Texas Department of Public Safety Driver's License upon employment Required
* Certified in one of the following: Fetal, Adult, Vascular Preferred

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.