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Radiology

ECHO Sonographer II

Austin, TX, US
    Position: ECHO Sonographer II
    Talent Area: Radiology
    Full/Part Time: Full time
    Location: Austin, TX, US
    Department: ATXNC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
    Shift: Rotating Day Shifts / Monday - Friday / On-Call Required
    Job ID: 414044

We are searching for an ECHO Sonographer II — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform independent echocardiographic exams on patients who range in age from neonates to adults.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality normal and complex echocardiographic exams enabling the cardiology staff to make accurate diagnoses of various congenital and acquired pediatric heart abnormalities
• Assists and participates with technical echocardiographic training/instruction of technologists, Pediatric Fellows, and visitors on an ongoing schedule
• Performs daily operational maintenance of the Echo Lab supplies and equipment, ensuring that all supplies and equipment are checked for deficiencies and are safe for operation
• Works with departmental staff and other health care professions to ensure high-quality patient care

Skills & Requirements

•  Required Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Technical Diploma from School of Ultrasound
•  Required Licenses/Certifications, Need one of the following:
    o   RDCS - Cert-Reg Diag. Cardiac Sono by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR
    o   RCS - Cert-Registered Cardiac SONO by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
    o   RCCS - Cert-Reg Congenital Cardi Sono by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
    o   Certified Canada Regulatory Cardiac Sonographer from Sonography Canada (CRCS)
•  Required 1 year of experience as an echo sonographer in a pediatric environment
•  Knowledge of echocardiographic procedures preferred 
•  Ability to learn ultrasound equipment with specialized Cardiology software and operate at a basic level the following equipment: blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter, and desktop computer preferred

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

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Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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