Job Description
Qualifications
(CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular Pediatric echocardiography certification required
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) an AMA- approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent
4 years of experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Benefits
Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc
Resources for child and elder care
Responsibilities
Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of cardiac congenital procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis
may be required to work at other clinic locations in the Greater Houston Metroplex
Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams
Assist the physician to diagnose heart defects or the exact cause of impaired blood circulation
Explains the procedures to the patients
Assists in the operation of ultrasound equipment and records results
Adjusts parameters on equipment and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducible
under similar conditions
Responsible for equipment management, including upgrades and implementation of new
Ensures equipment and systems are kept up to date and compliant with current
Provides in-service training training to new and existing clinical staff and serves as a lead resource to faculty and all sonographers
Trains sonographers, including new employees
Provides system troubleshooting for image archive and data base systems
Assists in establishing protocols; implements and standardizes for all clinical sites
Attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of cardiac congenital procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis. Primary home location in Katy, Texas. may be required to work at other clinic locations in the Greater Houston Metroplex.
Position Key Accountabilities:
• Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams.
• Assist the physician to diagnose heart defects or the exact cause of impaired blood circulation.
• Explains the procedures to the patients.
• Assists in the operation of ultrasound equipment and records results.
• Adjusts parameters on equipment and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducible
under similar conditions.
• Responsible for equipment management, including upgrades and implementation of new
applications. Ensures equipment and systems are kept up to date and compliant with current
standards.
• Provides in-service training training to new and existing clinical staff and serves as a lead resource to faculty and all sonographers. Trains sonographers, including new employees.
• Provides system troubleshooting for image archive and data base systems.
• Assists in establishing protocols; implements and standardizes for all clinical sites.
• Attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
• (CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular Pediatric echocardiography certification required
Minimum Education:
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) an AMA- approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
4 years of experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
(CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular Pediatric echocardiography certification required
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) an AMA- approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent
4 years of experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Benefits
Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc
Resources for child and elder care
Responsibilities
Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of cardiac congenital procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis
may be required to work at other clinic locations in the Greater Houston Metroplex
Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams
Assist the physician to diagnose heart defects or the exact cause of impaired blood circulation
Explains the procedures to the patients
Assists in the operation of ultrasound equipment and records results
Adjusts parameters on equipment and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducible
under similar conditions
Responsible for equipment management, including upgrades and implementation of new
Ensures equipment and systems are kept up to date and compliant with current
Provides in-service training training to new and existing clinical staff and serves as a lead resource to faculty and all sonographers
Trains sonographers, including new employees
Provides system troubleshooting for image archive and data base systems
Assists in establishing protocols; implements and standardizes for all clinical sites
Attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Operates ultrasound equipment and performs a variety of cardiac congenital procedures to produce images for patient diagnosis. Primary home location in Katy, Texas. may be required to work at other clinic locations in the Greater Houston Metroplex.
Position Key Accountabilities:
• Performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams.
• Assist the physician to diagnose heart defects or the exact cause of impaired blood circulation.
• Explains the procedures to the patients.
• Assists in the operation of ultrasound equipment and records results.
• Adjusts parameters on equipment and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducible
under similar conditions.
• Responsible for equipment management, including upgrades and implementation of new
applications. Ensures equipment and systems are kept up to date and compliant with current
standards.
• Provides in-service training training to new and existing clinical staff and serves as a lead resource to faculty and all sonographers. Trains sonographers, including new employees.
• Provides system troubleshooting for image archive and data base systems.
• Assists in establishing protocols; implements and standardizes for all clinical sites.
• Attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
• (CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular Pediatric echocardiography certification required
Minimum Education:
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) an AMA- approved school of Radiologic Technology or its equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
4 years of experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Sonographer | Katy position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.