Echo Cardiac Sonographer
Cedar Park, TX 
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Job Description



Requisition ID: 2024-44447
Location: US-TX-Cedar Park
Position Type: Full Time
HR Rep / Recruiter: Paige Cervero
Contact: paige.cervero@pediatrix.com

Responsibilities

In this role, the Cardiac Sonographer will perform outpatient transthoracic echocardiograms in neonates, pediatric patients,

and patients with adult congenital heart disease using ultrasound technology.

By gathering diagnostic images and other medical data, the Cardiac Sonographer will assist the cardiologist in reaching a medical diagnosis and treatment plan.

To qualify, you must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the ARDMS with an emphasis in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)

and have completed the necessary CME required for the current 3-year licensing period. Fetal (FE) specialty highly preferred.

Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving, customer service, prioritizing and organization skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain

confidentiality, work as a team player and work independently while meeting deadlines. Knowledge of digital echocardiography systems,

IAC standards and requirements, safety principles and procedures, and related computer systems/software is also required.

Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in a high volume pediatric echocardiography laboratory. May be required to travel to other affiliated locations to meet coverage needs.

* 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).

* 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: maintainsupplies 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

* 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

  • An individual must possess a current/valid certification in diagnostic ultrasound.
  • Satisfactory completion of one of the following; at least two (2) years in Allied Health Educational Program and one (1) year on-the-job training in ultrasonography, or completion of an approved ultrasonography educational program.
  • Maintain or be eligible for certification the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
  • Must provide evidence of continuing education credits to fulfill accreditation requirements.


Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

  • Health Insurance including prescription drugs
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term disability options
  • Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount*
  • 401k with company match**
  • Long Term Care (LTC)
  • Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
  • Identity Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

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



About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation's leading provider of physician services. 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. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.

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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
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Experience
2 to 5 years
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