Cardiac Echocardiography Specialist - Heart Center (Hiring Immediately)

At Houston Methodist, the Echo Sonographer II position is an experienced and

fully competent sonographer who performs a variety of routine to complex

echocardiograms including but not limited to Transthoracic Echocardiogram or

TTE, with Color, Spectral Doppler and 2-D imaging, Transesophageal

Echocardiogram TEE, Plain Stress Echocardiogram or Dobutamine Stress

Echocardiogram, TTE with bubbles, TTE with Contrast and advanced TTE such as

TTE with 3D imaging, for both inpatient and outpatient studies. This position

provides additional support for pharmacologic and exercise stress procedures,

Holter testing, EKG andor cardiac event monitoring as well as advanced

procedures when needed (i.e. TAVR). The Echo Sonographer II position locates,

evaluates and records pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data

while using different systems of ultrasound equipment. This position transmits

exam to compatible DICOM storage applications, process preliminary technical

data in designated interpreting system, and communicates any significant

findings to the attending reading physician. The Echo Sonographer II position

actively participates in unit-based or system quality and compliance

initiatives. This job requires availability to be on call.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.

Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Assists with training new staff members and mentoring clinical students, to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs cardiac echo studies, while ensuring precise and accurate data is transmitted for physician completion. Provides additional support for pharmacologic and exercise stress procedures, holter testing, EKG andor cardiac event monitoring as well as advanced procedures when needed (i.e. TAVR).
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients when conducting the cardiac echo studies. Educates patients who require inpatient or outpatient echo exams by providing explanations of purpose and techniques used during the exam.

Proactively identifies issues and how to address them for optimum outcomes.

Provides direct assistance to physicians and other health care team members during cardiac echo studies including, patient preparation before procedures and performs proper sterile techniques as indicated in support of the procedure.

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies and recognizes cardiac structures accurately, including : calculate valve area, pressure gradients and ejection fraction when performing echo studies.

Confirms the quality of the study is concise and clear to optimize best images for the patient care team and interpreting physician.

• Identifies abnormal findings when performing exams or processing data and takes corrective action or communicates immediately, when appropriate, to proper personnel for the best results.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.

Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.

Ensures all patient care equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures;

calls for service if needed.

Assists with implementation and education of departmental based safety initiatives and standards of practice.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered, when applicable.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Sonographer.
• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will

also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the

need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below

WORK EXPERIENCE

Three years experience as a CardiacEcho Sonographer; may consider HM Echo Sonographer with two years experience, one of which is as an Echo Sonographer with HM

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographerr (ARDMS) OR
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR
• RCCS - Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR
• RDCS-PE - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographerr - Pediatric Echocardiography (ARDMS)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital Radiology Cardiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow and actively participating in problem solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.

DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth

hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot,

full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our

flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital

campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway

• 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center;
• Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology;
• orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services;

an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician

practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing

Tower a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on

medical-surgical and women’s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The

project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency

department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic

and interventional center.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women,

minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston

Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination

against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with

Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a

protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal

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