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This is an Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Expanding Pediatric Clinic in Katy!

We're growing - and we want you to grow with us!

Our well-established pediatric clinic in Katy is expanding to meet the needs of our thriving community, and we're looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a trusted practice that's building on its strong foundation to serve even more families with exceptional pediatric care.

The Congenital Cardiac Sonographer joining our Pediatric Cardiology clinic operates advanced ultrasound equipment to perform specialized imaging procedures focused on congenital cardiac conditions, producing high-resolution diagnostic images that support accurate diagnosis, clinical assessment, and treatment planning at a senior level.

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 Location:

UT Physicians Pediatrics Multispecialty Clinic Katy
23920 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494
Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri

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 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:

• Ability to conduct congenital cardiac ultrasound
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations as necessary
• Ability to adapt imaging protocols for congenital cases.
• Operation and calibration of ultrasound equipment.
• Image optimization and documentation for diagnostic accuracy.
• Work independently and under pressure in clinical settings.
• Stay current on technology advances by attending continuing education seminars.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required
• Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Minimum Education:
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) AMA- approved school of Radiologic Technology required Associate's Degree preferred
Minimum Experience:
4 years experience in Diagnostic 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 position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.