Pediatric Echo Sonographer
Houston, TX 
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Requisition ID: 2023-41296
Location: US-TX-Houston
Position Type: Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter: Paige Cervero
Contact: paige.cervero@pediatrix.com

Responsibilities

  • Attend Echocardiography Laboratory teaching conferences and continue to expand own knowledge of echocardiography and congenital heart disease.
  • Function independently and perform the full range of echocardiography examinations.
  • Must be able to work and support examinations at the main campus, satellite and/or any outreach location(s).
  • Identify four interesting cases, one simple shunt, one simple stenosis and one complex lesion case (as defined by the Technical director) per quarter and logs these cases into the Sonographer QA binder.
  • Perform clerical duties accurately in a timely manner such as entering data in the patient logbooks and accurately enters patient billing information into appropriate system.
  • Perform complete echocardiographic studies (two-dimensional imaging and Doppler) on children with heart disease with minimal physician guidance.
  • Perform miscellaneous Echocardiography Laboratory duties to include: maintain supplies and equipment, pull and key echo studies, and maintain a clean Echocardiography Laboratory.
  • Performing scans at the technical level as deemed appropriate by the Lead Sonographer and Medical Director
  • Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced scanners (cardiac sonographers, ultrasound students, cardiology fellows) to improve their imaging skills and acquire complete information in a patient with complex congenital heart disease.
  • Review patient's medical history to determine what echocardiographic information is needed.
  • Work with all makes of equipment and explores new procedures and technology.
  • Work with the child and family to secure cooperation so that a diagnostic echocardiographic study can be obtained.


Qualifications

  • Associates degree - basic sciences area such as ultrasound with an emphasis on cardiac anatomy and physiology or related field.
  • Strongest consideration will be given to candidates with at least two years of Pediatric experience.


Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Progyny Fertility Benefits
  • Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
  • 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*
  • Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee Optional Life and AD&D
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Parental Leave Benefit
  • Sick Pay Bank
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Group Aflac Policies
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Charitable Fund
  • Care.com
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over



About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.


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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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