Sr Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Sonographer - KatynnLocation: Katy, TexasnnTexas Medical Center-Houston, TexasnnCategory: Allied HealthnnMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonnnRequisition #: 2400031NnnWhat 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.nnOnce 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:nn100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employeesnnGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)nnThe longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!nnLongevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)nnBuild your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!nnWe take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...nnFree financial and legal counselingnnFree mental health counseling servicesnnGym membership discounts and access to wellness programsnnOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.nnResources for child and elder carennPlus many more!nnPosition Summary:nnOperates 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.nnPosition Key Accountabilities:nnPerforms diagnostic cardiac ultrasound exams.nnAssist the physician to diagnose heart defects or the exact cause of impaired blood circulation.nnExplains the procedures to the patients.nnAssists in the operation of ultrasound equipment and records results.nnAdjusts parameters on equipment and reviews calibrations to assure that scans are reproducibleunder similar conditions.nnResponsible for equipment management, including upgrades and implementation of newapplications. Ensures equipment and systems are kept up to date and compliant with currentstandards.nnProvides 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.nnProvides system troubleshooting for image archive and data base systems.nnAssists in establishing protocols; implements and standardizes for all clinical sites.nnAttends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of technological advances.nnPerforms other duties as assigned.nnCertification/Skills:nn(CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular Pediatric echocardiography certification requirednnMinimum Education:nnGraduate 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.nnMinimum Experience:nn4 years of experience in diagnostic pediatric congenital cardiac ultrasound required.nnPhysical Requirements:nnExerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.nnSecurity Sensitive:nnThis job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215nnResidency Requirement:nnEmployees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.nnIf you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)nnEstablished in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.nnUTHealth BenefitsnnUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.nn Employment Opportunity StatementnnUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.nnUTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.nnIn addition, all UTHealthHouston???????employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.nnWork location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.