Pediatric Cardiac Sonograher

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferred

License/Certification:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required

• One (1) of the following required:

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or

• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration and compassion.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs echocardiogram tests on patients: Prepares patients for the test, explains test, positions patients for the test, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.

• Enters and monitors patient data

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and escalates issues appropriately.

• Performs quality assurance on the equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation

• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/Manager

• Participates in performance improvement activities established by the department.

• Takes emergency call within the department.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Other duties as assigned.