Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX

• Facility: Dell Children''s Medical Center & Specialty Pavilion

• Department: Pediatric Cardiology

• Schedule: Rotating Shifts | Full-time

• Sign-on Bonus Available!

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound exams as a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to evaluate pediatric heart structures and support high-quality direct patient care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care coordination while maintaining room readiness and specialized pediatric cardiac equipment.
• Execute precise imaging procedures as a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer by adjusting equipment parameters to capture critical pathology while minimizing visual artifacts.
• Champion patient safety and clinical excellence by capturing top-tier diagnostic images and seamlessly documenting critical findings in the EHR for rapid physician review.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
• Cardiac Sonographer specializing in Adult Echo credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Pediatric Echocardiography Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE) or Fetal Echocardiography Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-FE) also accepted.
• Medical Sonographer specializing in Fetal Echocardiography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (CCI ACS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCCS) also accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate''s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Pediatric and Adult Echo certification preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you''ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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