NON Invasive Imaging Pediatric Echocardiogram Sonographer - Cardiology NON Invasive
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Responsible for performing sedated and
non-sedated echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, providing TEE
support to physicians, and conducting pre and postoperative TTE on
normal and congenital hearts. The patient population ranges from
neonates to adults. Must: Be skilled and have the ability to work
with pediatric patients with a wide variety of complex medical and
psychosocial conditions. Have excellent communication skills and
work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced care
environment. Be technology-minded, detail-oriented, and be able to
follow precise directions. Be able to perform high-quality scans on
neonatal patients who can weigh less than one pound with many
complex medical issues. Depending on department needs may be asked
to perform 12 and 15 lead ECG and Holter monitor hookups. This job
requires participation in the after-hours and weekend call
schedule. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders. Gain the skills to perform independently,
high-quality normal and complex echocardiographic exams enabling
pediatric cardiology staff to make accurate diagnoses of various
congenital and acquired heart abnormalities. Understand the basic
requirements for study completion which include measurements and
calculations to assess anatomy and function of normal hearts and
hearts with congenital defects. Identifies indications and
limitations of exams and procedures. Gain increasing proficiency in
the functionality of various ultrasound equipment such as adjusting
the US for proper settings, transducer selection, and other
advanced functionality. Understand the physics of ultrasound, the
physics of blood flow, and bio-effects of ultrasound. Gain
proficiency to perform 2D exams independently, complete the
protocol in a timely manner, and recognize normal and common
abnormal structures. Gain proficiency to perform independently,
Doppler exams and recognize normal and abnormal patterns. Set up
equipment for TEEs. Write preliminary reports in a timely manner.
Attends echo lectures, journal clubs, and case conferences
pertaining to Cardiology. Prepare for the Echo exam either through
the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or
Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI. Must pass the exam
within one year of hire and before being considered for
advancement. Perform inpatient and outpatient diagnostic cardiac
ultrasounds that are in accordance with ASE and/ or IAC clinical
and quality guidelines. Assist with intraoperative TEE, TEE in the
Cath lab or at the bedside. Responsible for performing, archiving,
and calculations of all pediatric cardiac ultrasound imaging by
using appropriate machine optimization, probe/ transducer section,
and patient positioning. Utilize critical thinking skills and a
segmental approach while imaging to provide high-quality studies in
normal to complex congenital heart defects. Must be able to learn
and adapt to a variety of ultrasound equipment, software, and
protocols. Notifies and communicates with physicians throughout the
day for exam interpretation. Performs QC and QI and daily
operational maintenance of echo lab equipment as directed in
accordance with lab and hospital policies and procedures. Maintain
lab supply par levels and ensure rooms and equipment are clean and
ready throughout the day. Maintain annual CEU credits by seeking
out and participating in ongoing educational and skills advancement
opportunities. Collaborate with peers and caregivers across
multiple areas of the organization in adherence to the Core Values
of CHRISTUS Health. Ability to learn ultrasound equipment with
specialized cardiology software and operate at a basic level the
following equipment: blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, and
desktop computer. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education/Skills Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasound
technology or a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science preferred
Experience 0-3 years of recent experience in performing adult or
pediatric cardiac echocardiograms is required Knowledge of
congenital anomalies (not required for adult echo tech) is required
of all Pedi echo techs, as the associate is required to move from
basic to complex knowledge of complex CONGENITAL heart defects
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS is required Eligible
to take Registry exam upon hire date New grads who have completed
their clinical and didactics at an accredited program or have their
BA and are eligible to sit for their registry Must pass within a
year of hiring and must be registered in pediatrics, in order to
proceed to the next career level Work Schedule: Varies Work Type:
Full Time
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